Up for sale is a curated 5-coin collection of French legal tender commemoratives. This lot highlights pivotal moments in French culture and history, including the rare tri-metallic 20 Francs.
Lot Details:
1994 5 Francs "Voltaire": Copper-Nickel. Commemorates the 300th anniversary of the philosopher's birth. Features a stunning portrait of Voltaire. (KM#1032)
1994 20 Francs "International Olympic Committee": Tri-Metallic. A beautiful coin celebrating the 100th anniversary of the IOC. (KM#1033)
1993 2 Francs "Jean Moulin / Resistance": Nickel. Honoring the 50th anniversary of the French Resistance movement. (KM#1021)
1992 20 Francs "Mont-Saint-Michel": Tri-Metallic. Features the iconic island commune; one of France's most visually striking modern coins. (KM#1008)
1988 1 Franc "30th Anniversary of the 5th Republic": Nickel. Commemorates the establishment of the current French government under De Gaulle. (KM#962)