5 Francs Eiffel Tower, Platinum

€169,312.00
IssuerFrance
Year1989
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value5 Francs (5 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionPlatinum (.999)
Weight16 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Obverse: Frédéric Joubert
Reverse: Joaquin Jimenez
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#968c, F#1200
Obverse descriptionThe Eiffel Tower, seen from below in perspective, is accompanied by the legend: `TOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringTOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989 F. JOUBERT
Reverse descriptionThe Eiffel Tower, seen from below, is surmounted by the face value and is surrounded by the inscription: `REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 5 F J. JIMENEZ
Edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1989  - Proof - 3 000
Catalog ID9023966080
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