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1 Franc World Cup
1997 year| Silver (.900) | 12 g | 28.85 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
On 4 lines "WORLD CUP 1998". In the center is the trophy, with a soccer ball in the foreground and a planisphere in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COUPE DU MONDE
1998
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1997 French World Cup 1 Franc coin was designed by French artist Joaquim Jimenez, who is known for his work on various coins and medals. The coin features a unique design that showcases the FIFA World Cup Trophy surrounded by a stylized representation of the Earth, symbolizing the global nature of the tournament. The coin's design was chosen through a competition held by the Monnaie de Paris, the French mint, and Jimenez's design was selected from among 150 entries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (World Cup) 1997 coin.
