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100 Francs - 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II Silver Proof Issue
1995 year| Silver (.900) | 22.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#234745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Flags of the allies on the right and left (USSR, USA, UK, France) with doves flying overhead and the word PAX below
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTÉ - ÉGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ - PAX
Translation: Liberty - Equality - Fraternity - Peace
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II, which ended on September 2, 1945. The coin's design features the image of a soldier and the dates "1945-1995" to symbolize the passage of time since the war's end. Additionally, the coin's silver content and proof finish make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
