5 francs Tour Eiffel Epreuve de contrôle)

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IssuerFrance
Year1989
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Francs (5 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionLead
Weight181 g
Dimensions51.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Obverse: Joaquin Jimenez
Reverse: Frédéric Joubert
In circulation to17 February 2002
Reference(s) GEM#155.1, 155.2#, Franc 2014#342/1
Obverse descriptionIn 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ESSAI 5 F J.JIMENEZ
Reverse description4-line caption `TOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989` / Left: perspective view of the Eiffel Tower.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989 F. JOUBERT
Edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1989  - - 1
1989  - -
Catalog ID1480450420
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