France · 1973 · 5 francsThe coin of 5 francs Seeder in cupronickel was struck from 1970 onwards. Its design is an adaptation of Louis-Oscar Roty's original work, created in 1897 for silver money.
The face represents the 'Semuse', emblematic figure of the Republic, walking to the left and sowing seeds, with a sun rising in the background. The signature of the artist, O. Roty, is inscribed at the bottom.
The reverse displays the face value '5 FRANCS' and the date '1973', surrounded by an assortment of oak and olive branches. The motto 'LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ' is inscribed along the perimeter.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 2 mm.
5 centimes1978 · 17 mm
½ franc1969 · 19.5 mm
10 centimes1976 · 20 mm
20 centimes1970 · 23.5 mm