France 100 Francs, 1994
Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
New franc
(1960 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
100 Francs
Year
1994
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
22.2
Diameter (mm)
37
Thickness (mm)
2.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
100 Francs from France. Issued in 1994. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.2 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of General Leclerc with the Cathedral of Strasbourg in the background and the symbol of the Free French at right.
- Reverse
- A surrounding wall with palm trees behind. The French flag with the cross of Lorraine. In the spring of 1941, Leclerc and his men vowed in Koufra, a Libyan oasis, not to lay down their arms until they had liberated Strasbourg. (Do not put down your arms until our colors fly again above the Cathedral of Strasbourg. Speech at Koufra March 2, 1941 100F 1994)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1994
|
9.4K | € 28,00 | Proof | 86% | |
|
1994 Essai
|
1.5K | — | (fr) Essai | 20% |
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