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¼ Euro – France

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Year of China in France
France
Context
Year: 2004
Issuer: France Issuer flag
Period:
(since 1958)
Currency:
(since 2002)
Total mintage: 10,000
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
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Reverse
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References
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Numista: #20164
Value
Exchange value: ¼ EUR = $0.30
Bullion value: $57.00
Inflation-adjusted value: 0.36 EUR

Obverse

Description:
The coin's center features "1/4 EURO" in a square within a circle. Below, a Gallic cock and Chinese dragon flank the square. Above, the listel bears inscriptions for the "Year of China in France" and "Year of France in China." Workshop marks, the year "2004", "RF", and additional Chinese characters are placed below these inscriptions, between the cock and dragon.
Inscription:
RF 2004 法兰四共和国

2003-2004 中国文化年在法国

2004-2005 L'ANNÉE DE LA FRANCE EN CHINE

1/4 EURO
Translation:
RF 2004 French Republic

2003-2004 Year of Chinese Culture in France

2004-2005 The Year of France in China

1/4 EURO
Languages: Chinese, French

Reverse

Description:
French and Chinese monuments—the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Mont-Saint-Michel, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, and Forbidden City gate—appear centrally, framed by a traditional Chinese frieze.
Inscription:
2003-2004 L'ANNÉE DE LA CHINE EN FRANCE

2004-2005 法国文化年在中国
Translation:
2003-2004 The Year of China in France

2004-2005 The Year of French Culture in China
Languages: Chinese, French

Edge

Plain.

Mints

NameMark
Monnaie de Paris

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
200410,000In sets
💎 Very Rare