CGB

¼ Euro (Franc Germinal) – France

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the Creation of the Franc Germinal

France

Context

Year: 2003

Issuer: France

Period:

Fifth Republic

(since 1958)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 1,143

Material

Diameter: 15 mm

Weight: 3.11 g

Gold weight: 3.11 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Gold

Standard: Gold tenth ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #1350

Numista: #36028

Value

Exchange value: ¼ EUR = $0.30

Bullion value: $517.40

Inflation-adjusted value: 0.37 EUR

Obverse

Description:

Right-facing bust on old coin, date below.

Inscription:

BICENTENAIRE DU FRANC GERMINAL

¼ EURO

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.

1

FRANC

AN XI. .A.

Translation:

Bicentenary of the Franc Germinal

1/4 Euro

French Republic.

1

Franc

Year 11. .A.

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

1 Franc coin reverse, value beneath.

Inscription:

LIBERTÉ · ÉGALITÉ · FRATERNITÉ

BONAPARTE PREMIER CONSUL

2003

Translation:

LIBERTY · EQUALITY · FRATERNITY

BONAPARTE FIRST CONSUL

2003

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2003	—	1,143	Proof

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20 Euro

2003

1½ Euro