50 Francs (World Cup) 1996 front 50 Francs (World Cup) 1996 back
50 Francs (World Cup) 1996 photo
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50 Francs World Cup

1996 year
Gold (.920) 8.4521 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
50 Francs (50&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Gold (.920)
Weight
8.4521 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#8665
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Soccer ball symbolizing the sun that rises.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COUPE DU MONDE 1998
J.JIMENEZ

Engraver: Joaquin Jimenez

Edge

Tranche AAutomatically translated

Lettering: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1996 French World Cup 50 Francs gold coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's passion for football (soccer). The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized football player in motion, surrounded by the words "COUPE DU MONDE DE LA FIFA" (FIFA World Cup) and "FRANCE 1996". This design was created by the French mint to commemorate the 1996 FIFA World Cup, which was hosted by France. The coin's reverse side features the standard motif of the French Republic, including the Gallic rooster and the motto "LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity).

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  10000 - - - - - -

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