5 Francs 'La Marianne' by Chaplain

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2000
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Francs (5 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight10 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jules-Clément Chaplain
In circulation to
Reference(s) F#354, KM#1966
Obverse descriptionThe face value and the year in a crown formed by a branch of laurel and a branch of oak, surrounded by the motto of France and the inscription: `RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE LIBERTÉ - ÉGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ 5 FRANCS 2000
Reverse descriptionReproduction of historical French coins. Right profile of Champlain`s Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE J.C. CHAPLAIN
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2000  - (fr) F. 354/1 - uniquement en set BU - 4 500
Catalog ID8139709340
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