| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1959 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Dimensions | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Louis-Oscar Roty |
| In circulation to | 20 February 1980 |
| Reference(s) | KM#926 , Gad 1789#770 , Franc 2014#340 , Schön#235 , GEM#153.5 |
| Obverse description | The sower, symbol of the `FRENCH REPUBLIC`. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE O. Roty |
| Reverse description | An assortment of plants (olive branch, oak branch, ear of wheat), under the face value, is surrounded by the motto: `LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE`. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE 5 FRANCS 1959 |
| Edge | Embossed lettering |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1959 - (fr) Essai - 5 du millésime petit bas - 1959 - (fr) Essai - 5 du millésime petit haut - |
| Catalog ID | 2311652250 |
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