2 Francs, France

2 Francs, France, 1977-2001 obverse image2 Francs, France, 1977-2001 reverse image
2 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1977-2001
  • Period:
    Fifth Republic (1958-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Milled (widely spaced)
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
2 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$25.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Francs Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

An olive branch and an oak branch, behind the face value, are surrounded with the French motto: LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE (liberty, equality, fraternity)

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Louis-Oscar Roty

Obverse

Description:

The Sower, designed by Oscar Roty in 1900: a national emblem of the French Republic

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Milled (widely spaced)

2 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE D'APRÈS O.ROTY

Reverse:

LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE 2 FRANCS 1989

2 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

2 Francs sizes
  • Weight:7.5 g
  • Diameter:26.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.71 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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