1 Franc Rugby

€19,296.00
IssuerFrance
Year1999
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value1 Franc (1 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight13 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to17 February 2005
Reference(s) KM#1291
Obverse descriptionIn double lower circular legend `RUGBY WORLD CUP` / At the top between `R` and `F` the logo and on 3 lines `RUGBY WORLD CUP 1999` / In the center in a stylized ball the representation of a scrum. On November 6, 1999, the French team was beaten 35-12 by Australia in the World Cup final at Cardiff`s Millennium Stadium.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRF RUGBY WORLD CUP 1999 COUPE DU MONDE DE RUGBY
Reverse descriptionIn the circular caption `LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE` / In the center 3 players and the ball / On the left the goalposts and the crossbar / Below the value.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 1 F
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1999  - BU - 50 000
Catalog ID8684585670
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