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100 Euro (Charles Lindbergh's first transatlantic flight) – France

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 75th Anniversary of the first transatlantic flight of Charles Lindbergh

France

Context

Year: 2002

Issuer: France

Period:

Fifth Republic

(since 1958)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 99

Material

Diameter: 50 mm

Weight: 155.55 g

Gold weight: 155.39 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Gold

Standard: Silver 5 ounces

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #1985

Numista: #76731

Value

Exchange value: 100 EUR = $118.14

Bullion value: $25956.45

Inflation-adjusted value: 151.56 EUR

Obverse

Description:

Northern France map with stylized Lindbergh portrait. Value left, date below.

Inscription:

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

LIBERTÉ-FRATERNITÉ-ÉGALITÉ

100 EURO

C.LINDBERGH

PARIS 22H22

21 MAI 1927.

2002

Translation:

FRENCH REPUBLIC

LIBERTY-FRATERNITY-EQUALITY

100 EURO

C.LINDBERGH

PARIS 10:22 PM

MAY 21, 1927.

2002

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

US East Coast with the Spirit of St. Louis.

Inscription:

NEW YORK

7:52 AM

MAY 20

1927

α 2002

75e ANNIVERSAIRE

Spirit of St.Louis

Translation:

NEW YORK

7:52 AM

MAY 20

1927

α 2002

75th ANNIVERSARY

Spirit of St.Louis

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Greek, French

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2002	—	99	Proof

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20 Euro

2002