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France 5 francs Eiffel Tower 1989

France · 1989 · 5 francs
Commemorative coinUncommon
€2.68estimate
9,784,011coins minted
N21 KM968
RAReference number RARA-5GHDS
Commemorative coin

Centenary of the Eiffel Tower (1889-1989)

The coin's story

This 5 francs coin in nickel-clad cupronickel commemorates the centenary of the Eiffel Tower. Built by Gustave Eiffel for the Universal Exhibition of 1889, the tower stands on the Champ-de-Mars and is 324 metres high. One side shows the tower in perspective, the other depicts it seen from below, with its four pillars, around the value. The reverse is the work of Frédéric Joubert and the obverse that of Joaquin Jimenez. The coin was struck in 9,784,011 pieces. It ceased to be legal tender on 17 February 2002.

    ObverseThe Eiffel Tower

    TOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989 F. JOUBERT
    Design
    The Eiffel Tower seen in perspective.
    Inscription
    TOUR EIFFEL 1889 1989 (Eiffel Tower 1889 1989).
    Signature
    F. JOUBERT.

    FJEngraved by Frédéric Joubert

    ReverseBeneath the Tower

    REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 5 F J. JIMENEZ
    Design
    The tower seen from below, with its four pillars, below the value.
    Legend
    REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic).
    Denomination
    5 F.
    Signature
    J. JIMENEZ.

    JJEngraved by Joaquin Jimenez

    Specifications

    • Denomination5 francs
    • Year1989
    • Mintage9,784,011
    • MintMonnaie de Paris
    • MaterialCupronickel/nickel-plated
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter29 mm
    • Thickness2 mm
    • Weight10 g
    • EdgeThe edge is reeded
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    5 francs 29 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

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

    Composition

    Copper75 % Nickel25 %

    Reference catalogues

    N21Numista KM968Krause (Standard Catalog of World Coins)

    Same country, same period at the scale of real diameters

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