6,55957 Francs - Art Moderne type "Eglise de Ronchamp"

Commemorative issue

The seven successive periods in the construction of Europe

Obverse

Truncated bust symbolizing Europe, circular legend presenting the countries joining the euro, in their official language.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BELGIQUE/BELGIË-DEUTSCHLAND-ESPAÑA-FRANCE-IRELAND-ITALIA-LUXEMBOURG-NEDERLAND-ÖSTERREICH-PORTUGAL-SUOMI-
EUROPA
€
RF
6,55957
FRANCS
2000

Translation:
Belgium-Germany-Spain-France-Ireland-Italy-Luxembourg-Netherlands-Austria-Portugak-Finland-
Europe
€
RF
6,55957
FRANCS
2000

Reverse

A collection of 20th-century monuments such as the Alamillo, Seville's iconic bridge and Ronchamp church.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ART MODERNE

DU XXe AU XXIe
SIECLE

Translation:
Modern Art

From the 20th to the 21st
Century

Edge

Plain

Lettering: Europa

Mint

Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Pierre Rodier, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1994-2000)

Comments

This "Eglise de Ronchamp" type after Le Corbusier had to be withdrawn following a conflict with the artist's heirs, and was replaced by a new type.

http://www.cgb.fr/belle-epreuve-6-55957-francs-art-moderne-2000-paris-f-1257-2,fmd_305504,a.html
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The number of coins minted includes in the quantity indicated by the "Eglise de Ronchamp" type.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ce type monétaire "Eglise de Ronchamp" d'après Le Corbusier a du être retiré suite à un conflit avec les héritiers de l'artiste, il a été remplacé par un nouveau type

http://www.cgb.fr/belle-epreuve-6-55957-francs-art-moderne-2000-paris-f-1257-2,fmd_305504,a.html
http://commemo.multicollec.net/d-parite-francs-euros-2

Le nombre de monnaies frappées inclus dans la quantité indiquée par la monnaie le type "Eglise de Ronchamp"

See also

• 6.55957 Francs (Greek and Roman Art)
• 6,55957 Francs (Roman Art)
• 6.55957 Francs (Gothic Art)
• 6.55957 Francs (Renaissance Art)

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
2000			2 458									Proof

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Numista Rarity index: 84

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Bullion value: USD 43.98

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Actual silver weight: 0.642 oz

Current silver price: 68.46 USD/oz (see silver price )

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