5 Francs Eiffel Tower

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1989
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Francs (5 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight12 g
Dimensions28.85 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Joaquin Jimenez
Reverse: Frédéric Joubert
In circulation to31 December 2001
Reference(s) KM#968a, F#342/2
Obverse descriptionThe Eiffel Tower, seen from below, is surmounted by the face value and is surrounded by the inscription: `REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 5 F J. JIMENEZ
Reverse descriptionThe Eiffel Tower, seen from below 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 - 6 868
Catalog ID9832229740
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