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5 Francs - Jean
| Copper-aluminium-nickel (Cu 92%, Al 6%, Ni 2%) | 5.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Jean (1964-2000) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1989-1995 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel (Cu 92%, Al 6%, Ni 2%) |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
The face value above the "IML" monogram of the Luxembourg Monetary Institute and the mention "LËTZEBUERG" is surmounted by the Grand-Ducal crown flanked on either side of the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
19 89
5F
IML
LËTZEBUERG
Translation:
5 Francs
Luxembourg
Engravers: Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Francs coin from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, featuring Jean 1989-1995, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This hole is not just for aesthetics but serves a practical purpose. It was designed to help visually impaired individuals distinguish the coin from others. This feature is not commonly found in coins, making it an interesting fact about this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 4010000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 17500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Jean 1989-1995 coin.
