French Southern and Antarctic Lands 100 Francs, 1992

Jules Dumont d'Urville

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country French Southern and Antarctic Lands French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 100 Francs
Year 1992
Composition Silver (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 22.2
Diameter (mm) 37
Demonetized Yes

Description

100 Francs from French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Issued in 1992. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.2 g.

Obverse
Portrait of dumont d'urville from the front, with a sailing ship and icebergs in the background, signed PONCE-BUQUOY. Three adult penguins on the right protecting two baby penguins from the icy Antarctic wind.
Reverse
Three adult penguins on the right, protecting two baby penguins from the icy Antarctic wind.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1992  Dolphin 15K € 33,00 Proof

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