| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1974-1980 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Dimensions | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 2.70 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 30 April 1980 |
| Reference(s) | F#426-427, Gad#882, Schön#237, KM#941 |
| Obverse description | The denomination within a wreath and the date below. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
50
FRANCS
⦁ 1975 ⦁ (Translation: French Republic.) |
| Reverse description | The Liberty and the Equality, two ideologies which are not often compatible, reconciled with Fraternity by Hercules; the French motto above. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
⦁ Dupré ⦁ (Translation: Liberty Egality Fraternity) |
| Edge | Designs in relief |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1974 - KM#941.1 - 4 298 811 1974 - KM#941.2, obverse of the 20 francs (the legend begins above), print included with the F. 427/2 - 1975 - KM#941.1 - 4 552 011 1976 - KM#941.1 - 5 544 711 1977 - KM#941.1 - 7 884 011 1978 - KM#941.1 - 12 030 211 1979 - KM#941.1 - 12 040 511 1980 - KM#941.1, in Sets only - 60 000 |
| Catalog ID | 6580677250 |
| Comments |
