France 50 Francs, 1974 – 1980

Gold piedfort issue

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Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 50 Francs
Year 1974 – 1980
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Gold (.920)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 102.83
Diameter (mm) 41
Demonetized 17 February 2002

Description

50 Francs from France. Issued from 1974 to 1980. Struck in Gold (.920). Measures 41 mm and weighs 102.83 g.

Obverse
The denomination within a wreath and the date below. (Liberty Equality Fraternity)
Reverse
The Liberty and the Equality, two ideologies which are not often compatible, reconciled with Fraternity by Hercules; the French motto above. (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1980  Dolphin 500 € 17000,00 Proof; P681
1979  Dolphin 400 € 10000,00 Proof; P651
1978  Dolphin 149 — Proof; P620
1977  Dolphin 50 € 22000,00 Proof; P591
1976  Dolphin 54 — Proof; P564
1975  Dolphin 74 € 13000,00 Proof; P537
1974  Dolphin 241 — Proof; P510

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