France 1 Franc, 1997
World Cup
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
New franc
(1960 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Franc
Year
1997
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
12
Diameter (mm)
28.85
Demonetized
31 December 2001
Description
1 Franc from France. Issued in 1997. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 28.85 mm and weighs 12 g.
- Obverse
- At the top, a football. In the center line the inscription "FRANCE 98". The face value "1 F" below. On the right, "RF". The year in the lower circular legend.
- Reverse
- On 4 lines "WORLD CUP 1998". In the center is the trophy, with a soccer ball in the foreground and a planisphere in the background.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1997
|
250K | € 14,00 | In Sets only |
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