5 francs Tour Eiffel Epreuve de contrôle)

Issuer France
Year 1989
Type Coin pattern
Value 5 Francs (5 FRF)
Currency New franc (1960-2001)
Composition Lead
Weight 181 g
Diameter 51.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s) Obverse: Joaquin Jimenez
Reverse: Frédéric Joubert
In circulation to 17 February 2002
Reference(s) GEM#155.1, 155.2 , Franc 2014#342/1
Obverse description In circular legend `REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE` / ESSAI / In the center the value / At the bottom view of the underside of the Tower with representation of the four pillars.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ESSAI 5 F J.JIMENEZ
Reverse description 4-line caption `TOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989` / Left: perspective view of the Eiffel Tower.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering TOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989 F. JOUBERT
Edge
Mint Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage 1989 - - 1
1989 - -
Numisquare ID 1480450420
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