© CGB
© CGB
100 Francs Voltaire
1994 year| Silver (.900) | 22.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Representation of the Pantheon with in foreground a feather; signature of the writer.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 1994 100F Voltaire
Engraver: Jean-Pierre Gendis
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of Voltaire, a famous French philosopher and writer, on its obverse side. The reverse side of the coin depicts a scene from Voltaire's most famous work, "Candide," which is a satirical novel that explores the themes of optimism, suffering, and the human condition. The coin's design was created by the French artist, Pierre-Yves Artaud, and it was minted to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Voltaire's birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Voltaire) 1994 coin.
