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1½ Euro – France

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Round the world trips: Orient Express.

France

Context

Year: 2003

Issuer: France

Period:

Fifth Republic

(since 1958)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 3,821

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 ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #2006

Numista: #19205

Value

Exchange value: 1.5 EUR = $1.77

Bullion value: $57.60

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.23 EUR

Obverse

Description:

Steam locomotive in Istanbul.

Inscription:

CONSTANTINOPLE

RF

ORIENT EXPRESS

Translation:

CONSTANTINOPLE

RF

ORIENT EXPRESS

Script: Latin

Languages: French, English

Engraver: Cécile Renault

Reverse

Description:

Wind rose displaying directions.

Inscription:

LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ

1 1/2

EURO

2003

RF

Translation:

Liberty Equality Fraternity

1 1/2

Euro

2003

RF

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Cécile Renault

Edge

Plain.

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2003	—	3,821	Proof

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