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Issued in 1994 by the Monnaie de Paris, this 100 francs coin belongs to the commemorative series dedicated to the great figures of world history. It pays tribute to Winston Churchill, the British statesman whose role was decisive during the Second World War, particularly in Franco-British relations and the resistance against the Axis forces.
Struck at the Paris mint, identified by the mintmark A, this coin is made of silver with a fineness of 900 thousandths, meaning 90% pure silver. It has a weight of 22.2 grams and a diameter of 37 millimetres, dimensions characteristic of French commemorative coins of that era.
This issue is offered in Belle Épreuve (BE) version, a superior strike quality achieved through the use of carefully polished dies and specially prepared blanks. This process gives the coin marked contrasts between the matte reliefs and mirror backgrounds, resulting in a distinctive visual rendering with precise detail.
The mintage of this coin is limited to 10,999 examples, making it a restricted-circulation issue. This limitation is characteristic of commemorative strikes from the Monnaie de Paris of this period, intended for collectors and numismatic enthusiasts.
The portrait of Winston Churchill appears on the obverse of the coin, depicted according to the artistic conventions of French commemorative issues of the 1990s. The face value of 100 francs is inscribed on the coin, which was legal tender in France at the time of its issue, although it was primarily intended for collecting rather than circulation.