5 Francs Eiffel Tower

€21.00
IssuerFrance
Year1989
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value5 Francs (5 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionNickel plated copper-nickel (Cu75%Ni25% Ni-plated)
Weight10 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: Joaquin Jimenez
Reverse: Frédéric Joubert
In circulation to17 February 2002
Reference(s) F#342, Gad#772, KM#968, Schön#263
Obverse descriptionBase of tower, denomination above
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 5 F J.JIMENEZ
Reverse descriptionEiffel Tower viewed from below, dates at right
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989 F. JOUBERT
EdgeReeded
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1989  - (fr) F. 342/1 - Essai - 1 850
1989  - dolphin mark - 9 784 011
Catalog ID7103010590
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