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© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Franc The Last Franc
2001 year| Silver (.900) | 17.8 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 17.8 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 17 May 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1
Engraver: Philippe Starck
Edge
Plain
Lettering: 2001 RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE · STARCK · LIBERTÉ · ÉGALITÉ · FRATERNITÉ
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc (The Last Franc) 2001 coin from France was designed by the French artist, Joaquim Jimenez. The coin's design features a stylized Gallic rooster, which is a national symbol of France, surrounded by the words "LA DERNIERE FRANC" (The Last Franc) and the year "2001". The coin's design was chosen through a public competition, and it was minted to commemorate the transition from the French franc to the euro as the official currency of France.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 49838 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (The Last Franc) 2001 coin.
