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20 Euro
(Benjamin Franklin) – France
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration:
300th anniversary of Birth of Benjamin Franklin
France
Context
Year:
2006
Issuer:
France
Period:
Fifth Republic
(since 1958)
Currency:
Euro
(since 2002)
Total mintage:
500
Material
Diameter:
50 mm
Weight:
155.55 g
Silver weight:
147.77 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
95%
Silver
Standard:
Silver 5 ounces
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
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REVERSE ↑
References
KM:
#
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1443
Numista:
#359151
Value
Exchange value:
20 EUR = $23.63
Bullion value:
$428.04
Inflation-adjusted value:
28.03 EUR
Obverse
Description:
Franklin faces right; his achievements flank the portrait.
Inscription:
Benjamin FRANKLIN 1706 - 2006
AMI DE LA FRANCE
RF
Translation:
Friend of France
Script:
Latin
Languages:
French
,
English
Engraver:
Quentin Stenberg
Reverse
Description:
French and American flags.
Inscription:
PHILOSOPHE
DIPLOMATE
ÉCRIVAIN
SAVANT
20 EURO
2006
Translation:
Philosopher
Diplomat
Writer
Scholar
20 Euro
2006
Script:
Latin
Language:
French
Engraver:
Quentin Stenberg
Edge
Plain
Categories
Event
>
Birth anniversary
Person
>
Philosopher
Person
>
Politician
Person
>
Scientist
Symbol
>
Flag
Mints
Name
Mark
Monnaie de Paris
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
2006
—
500
Proof
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