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100 Francs La Fayette
100 Francs

100 Francs La Fayette

France · 1987

The reverse shows the French motto 'LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE' stylized as a tree with '100 F' and the date '1987' below. The obverse features a profile portrait of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.

Country
France
Year
1987
Denomination
100 Francs
Metal
Silver (.900)

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Overview

The reverse shows the French motto 'LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE' stylized as a tree with '100 F' and the date '1987' below. The obverse features a profile portrait of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.

Historical significance

This commemorative coin was issued to mark the 230th anniversary of the birth of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War and was a key figure in the French Revolution of 1789.

Estimated value

$15 - $25 USD depending on silver spot price and condition

Care & preservation

Handle the coin by its edges to avoid fingerprints. Store in a cool, dry place within a PVC-free holder or capsule. Do not clean with abrasive chemicals as this can damage the numismatic value.