| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Dimensions | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.10 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Jean-Luc Maréchal Reverse: Jean-Luc Coppin |
| In circulation to | 17 February 2002 |
| Reference(s) | F#453, KM#957, Gad#900 |
| Obverse description | A portrait in right profile of Emile Zola, with his name underneath, is surrounded with the legend `GERMINAL 1885 - 1985` |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LIBERTE · EGALITE · FRATERNITE 100F le breton RÉPUBLIQUE 1985 FRANÇAISE |
| Reverse description | The right profile of Emile Zola, above his name, is accompanied by the legend: `GERMINAL 1885 - 1985`. Engraving by Jean-Luc Coppin after a drawing by Alain Le Breton |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1885-1985 EMILE ZOLA GERMINAL |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1985 - (fr) F. 453 Var. - BU - 20 000 1985 - (fr) F. 453/1 - Essai - 1 850 1985 - (fr) F. 453/2 - 4 000 235 |
| Catalog ID | 8864965420 |
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