2 francs René Cassin

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IssuerFrance
Year1998
TypeCoin pattern
Value2 Francs (2 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionLead
Weight106 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Pierre Rodier
In circulation to17 February 2002
Reference(s) GEM#127.1, 127.2#, Franc 2023#276/1
Obverse descriptionA right-profile portrait of René Cassin, principal author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is surrounded by the words: `RF René Cassin Déclaration Universelle des Droits de l`Homme`. Below, a representation of the Palais de Chaillot, where the Declaration was signed on December 10, 1948, and the dates: `1948 1998`.
Obverse scriptLatin (cursive)
Obverse letteringRené Cassin RF Déclaration Universelle des Droits de l`Homme 1948 1998
Reverse descriptionIn an octagon, the face value is inscribed on a globe, below which are two palms, and above which we read the motto: `Liberté Egalité Fraternité`.
Reverse scriptLatin, Latin (cursive)
Reverse letteringLiberté Egalité Fraternité 2 F ESSAI 1998
Edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1998  - - 1
1998  - - 1
Catalog ID3551553950
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