French Southern and Antarctic Lands 5 Francs, 1992

5 Francs from French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Issued in 1992. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 29 mm and weighs 12 g.

Obverse

In the circular caption "TERRE ADELIE . DUMONT D'URVILLE LIBERTÉ - ÉGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ In the center the bust of Dumont d'Urville in front with in the background his ship l'Astrolabe between icebergs On the left "RF" Below the value.

Reverse

In the circular legend "TERRES AUSTRALES ET ANTARCTIQUES FRANÇAISES" In the center 3 albatrosses flying over the sea Below the year In the left exergue the signature "PONCE BUQUOY". (FRENCH AUSTRAL AND ANTARCTIC LANDS)

Edge

Plain