France 100 Francs, 1998

Gaspard Monge

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 100 Francs
Year 1998
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Silver (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 22.2
Diameter (mm) 37
Demonetized Yes

Description

100 Francs from France. Issued in 1998. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.2 g.

Obverse
Portrait of Gaspard Monge in his academician outfit. Pantheon in the background on the right where he is buried since 1989.
Reverse
Mathematical symbols, big X (polytechnic). Pyramid with x N y inscribed and its reflection above as a mirage with a palm tree, recalling its participation in the Egyptian campaign of Napoleon.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1998  2.5K

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