100 Francs (Statue of Liberty) 1986 front 100 Francs (Statue of Liberty) 1986 back
100 Francs (Statue of Liberty) 1986 photo
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100 Francs Statue of Liberty

1986 year
Gold (.920) 17 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1986
Value
100 Francs (100&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Gold (.920)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#8174
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

A tree surmounted by a Phrygian cap has for foliage 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
100F
19 86 DURAND-MEGRET

Translation: FREEDOM EQUALITY FRATERNITY

Engraver: Michel Durand-Mégret

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Francs (Statue of Liberty) 1986 gold coin from France is that it features a unique design that showcases the iconic Statue of Liberty monument, which was a symbol of freedom and democracy, and was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States in 1886. The coin's design was created by the French sculptor, Auguste Bartholdi, who also designed the Statue of Liberty. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986  17000 - - - - - -

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