Coin

100 Francs Peace (Commemorative issue: 50th Anniversary of the End of World War II (1995) — France

France • 1995 • Franc 2014#463, KM#1116.1, Gad 1789#952, GEM#245.1

100 Francs Peace (Commemorative issue: 50th Anniversary of the End of World War II (1995) — France

Overview

A proof commemorative 100 Francs coin from France, issued in 1995 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the End of World War II.

Specifications

Country
France
Year
1995
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
References
Franc 2014#463, KM#1116.1, Gad 1789#952, GEM#245.1
Issuer
France

Design details

Obverse

Behind the word "PAX", the flags of the various countries of the world, flown by doves, are surrounded by the motto: "LIBERTY - EQUALITY - FRATERNITY". Script: Latin. Lettering: LIBERTÉ-ÉGALITÉ-FRATERNITÉ PAX.

Reverse

In front of two crossed flags, in capital letters, the date "8 MAY 1945" and, above, the face value, are surrounded by the inscription "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE". Script: Latin. Lettering: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 1995 100 FRANCS 8 MAI 1945.

Collector insights

  • Design heritage: Atelier de Gravure (A.G.Μ.Μ.) is credited as the designer for the Circulating commemorative coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
  • Struck at: Monnaie de Paris, Paris. Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
  • Low mintage: Only 1,850 pieces reported. This puts the issue into key-date territory for its series; expect steep grade-based price scaling and a higher counterfeit risk — provenance and third-party grading matter.
  • Precious metal content: Silver (.900) — bullion value provides a price floor, and many circulated examples were melted during the 1979–1980 and post-2010 silver spikes, reducing the surviving population.
  • Catalogue reference: Listed as Franc 2014#463, KM#1116.1, Gad 1789#952, GEM#245.1. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.

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