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5 Francs Eiffel Tower
1989 year| Nickel plated copper-nickel (Cu75%Ni25% Ni-plated) | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel plated copper-nickel (Cu75%Ni25% Ni-plated) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Eiffel Tower viewed from below, dates at right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOUR
EIFFEL
1889
1989
F. JOUBERT
Engraver: Frédéric Joubert
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin is same composition as circulation strikes KM 926a.1 and is mildly magnetic.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower's construction, which was completed in 1889. The coin's design features an image of the Eiffel Tower on one side and the French national emblem on the other. The coin was minted in 1989 and was widely circulated in France, making it a unique and collectible piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 9784011 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Eiffel Tower) 1989 coin.
