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1 franc Ultime belle épreuve Or
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Minimalist convex field of polished and matte gold, entirely devoid of figural imagery. The legend UN ULTIME FRANC is inscribed in a modern sans-serif typeface in incuse letters across the lower portion of the field, reflecting the contemporary aesthetic of designer Philippe Starck. The stark simplicity of the design, with no border, rim beading, or additional ornament, was conceived as an artistic farewell to the French franc on the eve of the euro's introduction. |
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| Obverse lettering | un ultime franc |
| Reverse description | A large, boldly rendered numeral '1' occupies the right-centre of the convex field, executed in a distinctive modernist italic style with sharp geometric serifs, rising from the lower rim toward the upper field. The figure is rendered in high relief against the smooth, domed gold surface, with no additional legend, border, or ornamental device, emphasising the minimalist design philosophy of Philippe Starck. The uncluttered field and sculptural numeral together serve as a commemorative statement marking the final year of franc coinage. |
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