5 Francs Eiffel Tower

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1989
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Francs (5 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionGold (.920)
Weight14 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: Joaquin Jimenez
Reverse: Joubert
In circulation to
Reference(s) F#1200, KM#968b
Obverse descriptionThe Eiffel Tower, seen from below is surmounted by the face value and it is surrounded by the inscription: `REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE`
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 5 F J. JIMENEZ
Reverse descriptionThe Eiffel Tower, seen from the bottom in perspective, is accompanied by the legend: `TOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989`
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989 F. JOUBERT
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1989  - Proof - 30 000
Catalog ID8619783810
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