20 Euro – France

Non-circulating coins

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France

Context

Year: 2004

Issuer: France

Period:

Fifth Republic

(since 1958)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 281

Material

Diameter: 31 mm

Weight: 17 g

Gold weight: 15.64 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #1379

Numista: #121032

Value

Exchange value: 20 EUR = $23.63

Bullion value: $2612.44

Inflation-adjusted value: 29.13 EUR

Obverse

Description:

An Asian woman watches a junk and a liner from a quay, with Japan's coast in the distance.

Inscription:

RF

JAPON EXTRÊME-ORIENT

Translation:

JAPAN FAR EAST

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Cécile Renault

Reverse

Description:

Wind rose displaying directions.

Inscription:

LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ

20

EURO

2004 RF

Translation:

LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY

20

EURO

2004 RF

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Cécile Renault

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2004	—	281	Proof

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1½ Euro

2004