France 100 Francs, 1999
Louis Braille
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
New franc
(1960 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
100 Francs
Year
1999
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 1999. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.2 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Louis Braille with professor's palms on the collar, reading with his hands the alphabet on three lines. Church of Coupvray [77] in the background where his birthplace is located. Dates of birth and death.
- Reverse
- Hand reading a quote from writer Helen Keller in Braille on a sheet of paper "A ray of light has penetrated the shadows of the world".
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3K | Proof |
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