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5 Francs Eiffel Tower
1989 year| Silver (.900) | 12 g | 28.85 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of France |
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.85 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
The Eiffel Tower, seen from below in perspective, is accompanied by the legend: "TOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOUR
EIFFEL
1889
1989
F. JOUBERT
Engraver: Frédéric Joubert
Edge
Plain
Comment
Each piece must be delivered with its certificate of authenticity for proper valuation. The piece is in a drawer case under capsule. In the absence of all these elements, the discount is significant.
Signed by the Director of the Administration des Monnaies et Médailles: Patrice CAHART
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Francs (Eiffel Tower) 1989 coin from France is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower's construction. The coin's design features a stylized representation of the Eiffel Tower, and its silver composition and 12g weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of French culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 6868 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
