France 5 Francs, 1996

Hercule de Dupré

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Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 5 Francs
Year 1996
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 10
Diameter (mm) 29
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized 17 February 2002

Description

5 Francs from France. Issued in 1996. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 29 mm and weighs 10 g.

Obverse
The face value, in a crown formed by a laurel branch and an oak branch, is surrounded by the inscription: "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" followed by a star.
Reverse
Naked Hercules with leonté, standing in front, unites Liberty standing on the left, holding a pike topped by a Phrygian cap, and Equality on the right, holding the level. They are surrounded by the motto "LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY".
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1996  1.9K — — — — — (fr) F. 346/1 - Essai 1.2%
1996  Bee 5M € 1,60 € 2,20 € 2,20 € 3,80 € 3,90 (fr) F. 346/2 99%

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