5 Francs (Eiffel Tower)
Obverse
Base of tower, denomination above
Lettering: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 5 F J.JIMENEZ
Reverse
Eiffel Tower viewed from below, dates at right
Lettering: TOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989 F. JOUBERT
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Fifth Republic (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
coin
Demonetization
Yes (Date: 2002-02-17)
Face Value
5 Francs (Numeric: 5)
Engravers
Obverse
Joaquin Jimenez
Reverse
Frédéric Joubert
References
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Nickel plated copper-nickel (Cu75%Ni25% Ni-plated)
Weight
10 g
Size
29 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 5 F J.JIMENEZ
Reverse Lettering
TOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989 F. JOUBERT
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Mint | - |
| Mintage | 1,850 |
| G | - |
| VG | - |
| F | - |
| VF | - |
| XF | - |
| AU | - |
| UNC | 53.40EUR |
Comments
Coin is same composition as circulation strikes KM 926a.1 and is mildly magnetic.
