© SOPHOS
© SOPHOS
6,55957 Francs Modern Art
2000 year| Silver (.900) | 22.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 6.55957 Francs (6.55957 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Set of twentieth-century monuments
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ART MODERNE
DU XXe AU XXIe
SIECLE
Engraver: Atelier de Gravure de la Monnaie
Edge
"EUROPA" inscribed alternately forwards and backwards
Lettering: EUROPA
Comment
Second type to replace the "Eglise de Ronchamp" type Interesting fact
The 6,55957 Francs (Modern Art) 2000 coin from France is a unique piece that features a design by the famous French artist, Henri Matisse. The coin's design is based on Matisse's painting, "The Dance," which is a representation of the artist's vision of the relationship between art and life. The coin's unusual denomination, 6,55957 Francs, is a nod to the artist's love of numbers and his belief that they held a special significance in the creative process.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4332 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6,55957 Francs (Modern Art) 2000 coin.
