5 Francs Tour Eiffel Piéfort or

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IssuerFrance
Year1989
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Francs (5 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionGold (.920)
Weight38.9 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: Joaquin Jimenez
Reverse: Frédéric Joubert
In circulation to31 December 2001
Reference(s) GEM#155.P2
Obverse descriptionThe Eiffel Tower, seen from below, is surmounted by the face value and is surrounded by the inscription: `REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE PIEDFORT 5 F J. JIMENEZ
Reverse descriptionThe Eiffel Tower, seen from below in perspective, is accompanied by the legend: `TOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989 F. JOUBERT
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1989  - - 25
Catalog ID2063366900
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