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Description
You are bidding on a 2001 France 1F KM-1290 "The last Franc" Commemorative Coin. This has been graded by NGC MS 66 Matte
Commemorative issue
The last franc before the euro.
Obverse
Wavy shape to remind the handkerchief that we wave to say goodbye, engraved edge by Jean Luc Maréchal.
Script: Latin
Lettering: un ultime franc
Engraver: Philippe Starck
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1
Engraver: Philippe Starck
Edge
Smooth
Lettering: 2001 RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE · STARCK · LIBERTÉ · ÉGALITÉ · FRATERNITÉ
Mint
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Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Issuer | France  |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 17.8 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 17 May 2005 |
| References | KM# 1290 |
Payment
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Shipping
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