France 1 Franc, 1989

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Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1989
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6
Diameter (mm) 24
Thickness (mm) 1.7
Demonetized 17 February 2002

Description

1 Franc from France. Issued in 1989. Struck in Nickel. Measures 24 mm and weighs 6 g.

Obverse
The face value, within a wreath formed by two laurel branches, is surrounded by the inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE."
Reverse
Three figures representing the clergy, the nobility and the Third Estate in the Salle des Menus Pleasures at Versailles with the caption: "CONVOCATION OF THE GENERAL STATES 5 MAY 1789".
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1989  Dolphin 5M € 1,10 € 1,10 € 1,10 € 1,60 € 2,20 € 2,60 (fr) F. 228/2 99%
1989  Dolphin 1.9K — — — — — — KM# E142 1.2%

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