50 Francs (Treasures of the Nile) 1998 front 50 Francs (Treasures of the Nile) 1998 back
50 Francs (Treasures of the Nile) 1998 photo
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50 Francs Treasures of the Nile

1998 year
Gold (.920) 8.45 g 22.00 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
50 Francs (50&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Gold (.920)
Weight
8.45 g
Diameter
22.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#89869
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Sphinx and pyramids, date at left, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Trésors du Nil
1998
50F

Translation: Treasures of the Nile

Engraver: Jean-Luc Maréchal

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1998 French 50 Francs (Treasures of the Nile) gold coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a blend of ancient Egyptian culture and French artistry. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a pharaoh, while the reverse side depicts a scene from the famous Papyrus of Hunefer, which is a rare and well-preserved ancient Egyptian text that tells the story of the pharaoh's journey into the afterlife. This coin is a beautiful representation of the rich cultural heritage of both France and Egypt.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs (Treasures of the Nile) 1998 coin.