| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1995 |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Dimensions | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Raymond Corbin |
| In circulation to | 17 February 2002 |
| Reference(s) | KM#1133, Gad#480, F#230, Schön#383 |
| Obverse description | From the dome of the Institut de France, rays (the Lights of Knowledge) and four stars (the four Academies), the face value, the words `INSTITUT DE FRANCE` and `REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE` being on both sides. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | • REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE • INSTITUT DE FRANCE 1 F R∙ C∙ 1995 |
| Reverse description | A loose, flaming bundle is framed by the inscription `INSTITVT DES SCIENCES ET ARTS`, three laurel branches and the date 1795 (foundation of the Institut), and the motto `LIBERTÉ - ÉGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ`. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | NATIONAL INSTITVT DES SCIENCES ET ARTS 1795 LIBERTÉ - ÉGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1995 - (fr) F. 230/2 - 4 976 011 1995 - Essai - 1 850 |
| Catalog ID | 6544122850 |
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