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Description
This French silver commemorative coin was issued in 1994 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the liberation of France, with a particular focus on the Appeal of June 18, 1940.
With a face value of 100 francs, this coin is made of silver with a fineness of 900?. It weighs 22.2 grams and has a diameter of 37 millimeters, with a thickness of 2.2 millimeters. The coin's edge is smooth.
The obverse of the coin depicts General Charles de Gaulle in front of a microphone, delivering his famous Appeal of June 18, 1940. The words "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" are at the top, followed by the words "APPEL DU 18 JUIN 1940". The obverse design is the work of engraver Émile Rousseau.
The reverse of the coin illustrates a representation of France with the Cross of Lorraine, crossed by waves from a British radio station, part of which is visible. The inscription "XVIII VI MCMXL" is present, followed by a quote from Charles de Gaulle: "... QUOI QU?IL ARRIVE, LA FLAMME DE LA RÉSISTANCE FRANÇAISE NE DOIT PAS S?ÉTEINDRE ET NE S?ÉTEINDRA PAS ...". The face value "100 F" and the year of issue "1994" are also indicated.
Struck by the Monnaie de Paris, this coin has a limited mintage of 14,331 copies. It is sold without its original packaging or certificate of authenticity.
