© M. Sander
© M. Sander
100 Francs Louis Braille
1999 year| Silver (.900) | 22.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| 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#169316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Hand reading a quote from writer Helen Keller in Braille on a sheet of paper "A ray of light has penetrated the shadows of the world".
Scripts: Braille, Latin
Lettering:
UN RAYON DE LUMIÈRE A PÉNÉTRÉ LES OMBRES DU MONDE
Helen Keller
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
1999
100F
Engraver: Jean-Luc Maréchal
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique tactile design, with raised dots that represent the Braille alphabet, which was invented by Louis Braille, a Frenchman who lost his sight at the age of three. The coin's design was created by engraver and sculptor, Joaquim Jimenez, who wanted to create a coin that could be read and touched by people who are visually impaired. The coin's tactile design was a first for a coin, and it has become a popular collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Louis Braille) 1999 coin.
