5 Francs signature 'D'AP. O.ROTY'

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1991-2001
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Francs (5 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionNickel
Weight10 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness2.09 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Louis-Oscar Roty
In circulation to17 May 2005
Reference(s) KM#926a.2, Gad#771a
Obverse descriptionThe sower, symbol of the `FRENCH REPUBLIC`.  The World Coins indicates issues outside the BE box, this is an error.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE D`AP. O.ROTY
Reverse descriptionA plant assortment (olive branch, oak branch, ear of wheat), under the face value, is surrounded by the motto: `LIBERTY - EGALITY - FRATERNITY`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE 5 FRANCS 2000
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1991  - Proof - 6 232
1992  - Proof - 4 938
1993  - Proof - 5 309
1994  - Proof -
1994  - Proof - 4 566
1995  - Proof - 4 796
1996  - Proof - 5 319
1997  - Proof - 6 436
1998  - Proof - 7 404
1999  - Proof - 10 000
2000  - Proof - 15 000
2001  - Proof - 35 000
Catalog ID2314614120
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