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100 Francs / 15 Euros Vincent Van Gogh - Autoportrait
1996 year| Gold (.920) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRÉSOR des MUSÉES D'EUROPE
LIBERTÉ-ÉGALITÉ-FRATERNITÉ
100 FRANCS 15 EURO
Translation:
Treasure of the Museums of Europe
Liberty-Equality-Fraternity
100 Francs 15 Euros
Interesting fact
The Vincent Van Gogh - Autoportrait coin was issued in 1996 as part of a series of commemorative coins celebrating the 150th anniversary of Van Gogh's birth. The coin features an image of Van Gogh's famous self-portrait, which he painted in 1888. The coin's design was created by the French artist and engraver, Joaquin Jimenez, and it was struck at the Paris Mint. The coin's gold content is .920, and it weighs 17 grams. It has a diameter of 29 millimeters and a mintage of 10,000 pieces. The coin's face value is 100 Francs, or 15 Euros.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs / 15 Euros (Vincent Van Gogh - Autoportrait) 1996 coin.
