100 Francs (Silver issue) 1988 front 100 Francs (Silver issue) 1988 back
100 Francs (Silver issue) 1988 photo
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100 Francs Silver issue

1988 year
Silver (.950) 15 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
100 Francs (100&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#60813
Rarity index
53%

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 valueAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ
ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ

Engraver: Michel Durand-Mégret

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Francs (Silver issue) 1988 from France is that it features the iconic French figure, Marianne, on its obverse side. Marianne is a symbol of the French Republic and represents liberty, equality, and fraternity, which are the core values of the French Revolution. The coin's design was created by the French sculptor, Auguste C. Moreau, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  20000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Silver issue) 1988 coin.