France 100 Francs, 1989

Human Rights

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Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 100 Francs
Year 1989
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Platinum (.9995)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 20
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

100 Francs from France. Issued in 1989. Struck in Platinum (.9995). Measures 31 mm and weighs 20 g.

Obverse
A genie writes "HUMAN RIGHTS" on a massive table. This motif, borrowed from Augustin Dupré, is surrounded by the inscription: "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" (FRENCH REPUBLIC).
Reverse
A tree topped by a Phrygian cap bears the motto "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ". This adaptation of a drawing by Michel Durand-Megret is crossed by a band bearing the face value.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1989  Dolphin 8.5K Proof

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