Coins of France 100 Francs Silver Coin 1991 Cross-country skiing 1992 Albertville Olympic Winter Games
Commemorative issue: 1992 Albertville Olympics
The Albertville Olympics were the third Olympic Winter games held in France. To commemorate the event, the Government of France authorized the striking of ten gold and nine silver coins.Obverse: A cross-country skier with a view of the Chateau of the Dukes of Savoy (the 'Castle of the Dukes of Savoy') in Chambery, the legend: “République Française”, and the artist’s name
Lettering: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE J. JIMENEZ
Engraver: Joaquim Jimenez
Reverse: The Olympic emblem of Albertville (The emblem is the flag of Savoy region in the shape of the Olympic flame, dancing above stripes representing the flag of France.), the legend: XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, the year 1989 and 100 Francs
Lettering: XVIes JEUX OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER 1990 100 FRANCS ALBERTVILLE 92
Edge Lettering: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
Diameter: 37 mm
Weight: 22.2 grams (containing 19.98 grams of silver)
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Composition: .900 silver and .100 copper
Date of Issue: 1991 (January)
Mintage: 300,000
Issue Price: 45 USD
Mint Mark: The Director’s mark, the Horn of Plenty, and the Master Engraver’s mark, the Dolphin, appear under the word 100 Francs.
Struck by Monnaie de Paris
Cross-country skiing at the 1992 Winter Olympics
The cross-country skiing competitions were held at Les Saisies, about 40 km from the host city Albertville.
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