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France 5 francs, 1994
300th Anniversary - Birth of Voltaire /ESSAI/
France 5 francs 1994
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Information
| Number | UC# 1049 |
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| Country | France |
| Period | Fifth Republic (1959 - 2002) |
| Currency | French franc |
| Coin type | Tokens (probes) |
| Denomination | 5 francs |
| Year | 1994 |
| Subject | 300th Anniversary - Birth of Voltaire /ESSAI/ |
| Edge type | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Coin (180°) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight (g) | 10 |
| Diameter (mm) | 29 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
Obverse:
 | Anniversary Great people Legend Creators: Jean-Antoine Houdon, A.G.M.M. (Atelier de Gravure des Monnaies et Médailles), Jean-Pierre Gendis |
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Reverse
 | Art Constructions Legend Creators: A.G.M.M. (Atelier de Gravure des Monnaies et Médailles), Jean-Pierre Gendis |
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