© CGB
© CGB
10 Francs World Cup
1997 year| Silver (.900) | 22.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Someone hitting the soccer ball with their head and the Big Been to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COUPE DU MONDE
ANGLETERRE 1966
1998
Translation:
World Cup
England 1966
1998
Engraver: Joaquin Jimenez
Edge
Imscripted
Lettering: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
Translation: Liberty Equality Fraternity
Interesting fact
The 10 Francs (World Cup) 1997 coin from France features a unique design that commemorates the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which was hosted by France. The coin's reverse side features a soccer player in action, surrounded by the words "COUPE DU MONDE DE LA FIFA 1998" (FIFA World Cup 1998) and the coin's denomination, 10 Francs. The coin's obverse side features the standard design for French 10 Franc coins, with the portrait of Marianne, the personification of France, surrounded by the words "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" (French Republic) and the coin's mintage year, 1997. I hope you find this information helpful and interesting!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (World Cup) 1997 coin.
