France 2 Francs, 1998
Declaration of Human Rights
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
New franc
(1960 – 2001)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
2 Francs
Year
1998
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.5
Diameter (mm)
26.5
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
17 February 2002
Description
2 Francs from France. Issued in 1998. Struck in Nickel. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 7.5 g.
- Obverse
- A right profile portrait of René Cassin, principal author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is surrounded by the words: "RF René Cassin Déclaration Universelle des Droits de l'Homme". Below, a representation of the Palais de Chaillot, place of the signature of the Declaration on December 10, 1948, and the dates: "1948 1998". (Universal Declaration of Human Rights.)
- Reverse
- In an octagon, the face value is inscribed on a globe, under which are engraved two palms, and above which one reads the motto: "Liberty Equality Fraternity". (Liberty, equality, fraternity.)
- Edge
- Milled
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