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100 Francs Germinal
1985 year| Silver (.900) | 15 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
The right profile of Emile Zola, above his name, is accompanied by the legend: "GERMINAL 1885 - 1985".
Engraving by Jean-Luc Coppin after a drawing by Alain Le Breton
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1885-1985
EMILE ZOLA GERMINAL
Engraver: Jean-Luc Coppin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The coin's design features a woman personifying the French Republic, wearing a Phrygian cap and holding a tricolor flag. The Phrygian cap is a symbol of liberty and freedom, and it has been used in French art and iconography since the 18th century. The tricolor flag, of course, represents the colors of the French flag. This design was created by the French artist, Pierre-Paul Émile Millefaut, and it was used on several French coins throughout the 1980s.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 4000235 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Germinal) 1985 coin.
