100 Francs (Madame de Sevigné) 1996 front 100 Francs (Madame de Sevigné) 1996 back
100 Francs (Madame de Sevigné) 1996 photo
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100 Francs Madame de Sevigné

1996 year
Silver (.900) 22.2 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
100 Francs (100&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
22.2 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#8170
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Crowned double arms with supporters with the denomination above and the date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
100f
LE FROID ME CHASSE
1996

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Madame de Sevigné, a prominent French noblewoman and letter-writer, who was known for her wit and intelligence. The coin's design was created by the French artist, Pierre-Alexandre Morlon, and it was issued to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Madame de Sevigné's birth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Madame de Sevigné) 1996 coin.