| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1991-2001 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1/2 Franc (1/2 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 4.52 g |
| Dimensions | 19.43 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Louis-Oscar Roty |
| In circulation to | 17 February 2002 |
| Reference(s) | F#198, KM#931.2, Gad#429a |
| Obverse description | The Sower, designed by Oscar Roty in 1900: a national emblem of the French Republic |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE D`AP. O.ROTY |
| Reverse description | Underneath the face value, an olive branch is surrounded with the French motto: `LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE` (liberty, equality, fraternity) |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1/2 FRANC 2000 LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1991 - Proof - 6 232 1992 - Proof - 4 938 1993 - Proof - 5 309 1994 - bee mark - 1994 - dolphin mark, 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 ID | 3570380440 |
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