France 1 Franc, 1999

Rugby

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Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1999
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Silver (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 13
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized 17 February 2005

Description

1 Franc from France. Issued in 1999. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 30 mm and weighs 13 g.

Obverse
In double lower circular legend "RUGBY WORLD CUP" / At the top between "R" and "F" the logo and on 3 lines "RUGBY WORLD CUP 1999" / In the center in a stylized ball the representation of a scrum. On November 6, 1999, the French team was beaten 35-12 by Australia in the World Cup final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.
Reverse
In the circular caption "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE" / In the center 3 players and the ball / On the left the goalposts and the crossbar / Below the value.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1999  Bee 50K BU

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