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100 Francs
| Gold (.900) | 6.55 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1929-1936 |
| Value | 100 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.55 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 26 September 1936 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Above a globe from which emerge an ear of corn, an olive branch and an oak branch; 1935 in the exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100
FRANCS
19 36
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Embossed inscription
Lettering: **LIBERTE * ÉGALITÉ *FRATERNITÉ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Francs 1929-1936 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1929, just a year after the Great Depression hit France, and it was meant to help stabilize the economy by providing a reliable and trustworthy form of currency. Despite the economic challenges, the coin was made with high-quality gold (.900) and had a relatively high weight of 6.55 grams, indicating the value that was placed on it by the French government and people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 6102100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 7688641 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs 1929-1936 coin.
