100 Francs Human Rights

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1989
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value100 Francs (100 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionPlatinum (.9995)
Weight20 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Michel Durand-Mégret
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#970c
Obverse descriptionA genie writes `HUMAN RIGHTS` on a massive table. This motif, borrowed from Augustin Dupré, is surrounded by the inscription: `RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE` (FRENCH REPUBLIC).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE D`AP. DUPRÉ
Reverse descriptionA tree topped by a Phrygian cap bears the motto `LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ`. This adaptation of a drawing by Michel Durand-Megret is crossed by a band bearing the face value.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 100F 1989 DURAND-MEGRET
Edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1989  - Proof - 8 500
Catalog ID5537342640
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