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100 Euros - Rooster 3rd type
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a bold geometric design composed of concentric octagonal frames with incised linear motifs radiating toward the rim, evoking a stylised Art Deco aesthetic. At the centre, the denomination EURO 100 is displayed in large raised numerals, flanked by a sprig of olive above and a branch of oak below, both traditional Republican emblems. The legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE is inscribed across the field, distributed vertically on the left and horizontally along the lower portion of the central octagon. The layered polygonal border creates a striking interplay of depth and light across the broad silver field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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The "Coq Gaulois" series has been a recurring motif in French coinage since the 19th century, but this third-type iteration reflects a 2014 redesign by Joaquin Jimenez intended to modernize the rooster's rendering while maintaining its role as France's unofficial national symbol. The 100 Euro face value is nominal — these were issued as collector pieces, never intended for circulation, and the silver content alone significantly exceeds any practical spending value.