20 Francs Mediterranean Games

€25.00
IssuerFrance
Year1993
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value20 Francs (20 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionTrimetallic: copper-aluminium-nickel core, nickel middle ring and copper-aluminium-nickel outer ring (rim and center: Cu 92%, Al 6%, Ni 2%)
Weight9 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness2.23 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Daniel Ponce - Gérard Buquoy
In circulation to17 February 2005
Reference(s) F#404, Schön#308, KM#1016, Gad#872
Obverse descriptionTour de Constance in Aigues-Mortes
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE PONCE • BUQUOY
Reverse descriptionUnder the facial value surrounded by two branches, between waves, is written the legend: `JEUX MEDITERRANEENS`. On the circumference, the three rings of the Mediterranean games are situated in the middle of the date, and the upper part is occupied by the motto: `LIBERTY - EQUALITY - FRATERNITY`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTE • EGALITE • FRATERNITE 20 FRANCS JEUX MEDITERRANEENS 19 93
Edge5 groups of reeds
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1993  - (fr) F. 404/1 - Essai - 1 850
1993  - (fr) F. 404/2 - 5 000 011
Catalog ID1954262640
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