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100 Francs Fraternity
1988 year| Platinum (.9999) | 20 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A tree topped by a Phrygian cap bears the motto "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ". This adaptation of a drawing by Michel Durand-Megret is crossed by a band bearing the face value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ
ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
100 F
1988 DURAND-MEGRET
Engraver: Michel Durand-Mégret
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1988 French 100 Francs (Fraternity) Platinum coin is that it features a unique design that symbolizes the unity and solidarity of the French people. The coin's obverse side depicts a stylized image of the Earth, surrounded by the words "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity), which are the national motto of France. The reverse side features a portrait of a man and a woman, representing the diversity and unity of the French people, surrounded by the words "République Française" (French Republic) and the coin's denomination, "100 Francs". This design was created by the French artist, Pierre-Yves Artaud, and it is considered a symbol of French values and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Fraternity) 1988 coin.
