100 Francs André Malraux

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1997
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value100 Francs (100 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight15 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness2.30 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Pierre Rodier
In circulation to17 February 2002
Reference(s) F#465, KM#1188, Gad#954
Obverse descriptionThe portrait of André Malraux is accompanied by the legend: `André MALRAUX 1901 1976` and the monogram `RF`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRF 1901 1976 RODIER André MALRAUX
Reverse descriptionThe face value and the motto: `LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ` are surrounded by two Egyptian cats. Below, around the signature of André Malraux, we read the titles of four of his greatest works.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1997 LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 100 FRANCS André Malraux La Condition Humaine L`Espoir Les Voix du Silence Antimémoires
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1997  - F. 465/1 - Essai - 1 850
1997  - F. 465/2 - 496 913
1997  - F. 465/2 - Proof - Diameter 37 mm, weight 22.2 g - 3 000
1997  - To be confirmed - BU - 2 500
Catalog ID4715344520
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