| 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 - - 1 850
|
| Numisquare ID |
6965633200 |
| Comments |
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