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5 Francs Ecu d'Or - Louis IX
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Value | 5 Francs (5 FRF) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the national legend REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE arranged around the upper periphery, with LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE inscribed below in the field. A laurel wreath is depicted at the center of the design. The denomination 5 FRANCS and date 2000 appear within or below the wreath. The overall composition reflects the standard republican design used for the French franc series. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse reproduces the design of the medieval gold Ecu (shield) coinage of King Louis IX of France (Saint Louis), struck in the 13th century. At the center is the royal shield of France adorned with fleurs-de-lis. The legend +LVDOVICVS DEI GRATIA FRANCOR REX, meaning 'Louis by the Grace of God King of the Franks', encircles the shield. The design is a faithful numismatic reproduction honoring the historical coinage of the French monarchy. |
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| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
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