100 Francs Mona Lisa

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1993-1994
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value100 Francs (100 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight22.2 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Émile Rousseau
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1017, F#1623
Obverse descriptionCircular legend `MONA LISA` / Center: Leonardo da Vinci`s portrait of Mona Lisa / Left: `RF`.  Italian painter, sculptor, architect and scientist, Leonardo da Vinci created the painting of Mona Lisa around 1503.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMONA LISA RF
Reverse descriptionA view of the Louvre Museum with two pyramids, from the main courtyard, is surmounted by the legend `BICENTENNIAL OF THE LOUVRE MUSEUM`, the face value being below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering100F BICENTENAIRE DU MUSEE DU LOUVRE 1993
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1993  - (fr) F1623/1 - BE - 19701 vendu sur 20000 prévue - 19 701
1993  - (fr) F1623/2 - Essai - 1 850
1994  - (fr) F1623/3 - BE - 20 000
Catalog ID7301781840
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