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France 20 francs Mont-Saint-Michel 1992 v-closed

France · 1992 · 20 francs
Common
€2.89minimum price
59,986,000coins minted
N10 KM1008.2
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The coin's story

Mont-Saint-Michel, the jewel of Normandy, is reflected in its bay. Graved by the Mint's workshop, it symbolizes living heritage. Released in 1992, this tri-metallic coin embodies modernity and tradition, combining historical and innovation on a small work struck for everyday life.

    Obverse

    RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

    The Mont-Saint-Michel overlooking its bay, inscription “RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE” highlights.

    ÉREngraved by Émile Rousseau

    Reverse

    LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ • 20 F • 1992

    Value, date and motto “LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ • 20 F • 1992” in a sober crown.

    Engraved by

    Specifications

    • Denomination20 francs
    • Year1992
    • Mintage59,986,000
    • MintMonnaie de Paris
    • MaterialTri-metallic (copper-aluminium and nickel)
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter26.8 mm
    • Thickness2 mm
    • Weight9 g
    • EdgeAlternate (5 smooth / 5 canned)
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    20 francs 26.8 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

    Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 2 mm.

    Composition

    Aluminium100 %

    Reference catalogues

    Same country, same period at the scale of real diameters

    By the same engraver: Émile Rousseau 4 coins

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    18481992

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