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¼ Euro (Samuel de Champlain's exploration of North America) – France

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 400th Anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's exploration of North America

France

Context

Year: 2004

Issuer: France

Period:

Fifth Republic

(since 1958)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 15,105

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 22.2 g

Silver weight: 19.98 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #1372

Numista: #16293

Value

Exchange value: ¼ EUR = $0.30

Bullion value: $58.66

Inflation-adjusted value: 0.36 EUR

Obverse

Description:

Head-on view

Inscription:

Liberté Egalité Fraternité

RF

Samuel de Champlain

Translation:

Liberty Equality Fraternity

French Republic

Samuel de Champlain

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Tall ship

Inscription:

1/4 Euro

2004

1604

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2004	—	15,105	Proof

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5 Euro

2004

1½ Euro