© VN2011
© VN2011
½ Franc signature "D'AP. O.ROTY"
| Nickel | 4.52 g | 19.43 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1991-2001 |
| Value | ½ Franc (½ FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 4.52 g |
| Diameter | 19.43 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Underneath the face value, an olive branch is surrounded with the French motto: "LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE" (liberty, equality, fraternity)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
FRANC
2000
LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE
Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty
Edge
Plain
Comment
The vintage list of the WC indicates issues outside the BE box, this is an error
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the profile of a young woman with a liberty cap on her head, surrounded by the words "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) and the year of mintage. The design was created by the French artist, D'AP. O.ROTY, whose signature appears on the coin. This design was specifically created for the ½ Franc coin and is not found on any other French coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6232 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 4938 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 5309 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 4566 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 4796 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 5319 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 6436 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 7404 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Franc (signature "D'AP. O.ROTY") 1991-2001 coin.
