© ole sjoelund (CC0)
© ole sjoelund (CC0)
5 Francs
| Silver (.835) | 12 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1959-1969 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 19 February 1980 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Three intermingled sprigs - wheat, acorns, olives with the denomination above and the date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE
5
FRANCS
1960
Translation: Liberty Equality Fraternity.
Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty
Edge
Smooth and inscripted.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
Translation: Liberty Equality Fraternity.
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