5 Francs - Jean (Silver) 1980 front 5 Francs - Jean (Silver) 1980 back
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5 Francs - Jean Silver

1980 year
Silver (.925) 6.8 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Grand duke
Jean (1964-2000)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
5 Francs (5&nbspLUF)
Currency
Franc (1854-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
6.8 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#70591
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Face value and mint year in two lines, surrounded by two oak branches and surmounted by a royal crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5F
1980

Engravers: Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler

Edge

Milled

Comment

Unlike type , the 5 francs in silver never circulated and was sold in boxes together with the types KM#45b, KM#46.2a, KM#51a, KM#55a, KM#57a et KM#58a.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Francs - Jean (Silver) 1980 coin from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Grand Duke Jean, who ruled Luxembourg from 1944 to 2000. The coin's design was created by the Luxembourgish artist, Paul Wiggen, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Jean (Silver) 1980 coin.