The 1980 France 9-piece Piedfort Set is a collection of rare, double-thickness silver proof coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint). The set consists of eight regular circulation coin denominations and a larger 50-franc coin.
A piedfort (from the French for "heavy foot") is a coin that is struck on a flan, or blank, that is two to three times thicker than a standard coin of the same diameter.
Historically, piedfort coins were created as patterns or presentation pieces to be given to dignitaries. They are not intended for circulation and were minted with a high-quality "proof" finish, prized by collectors for their rarity and distinctive appearance.
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France 1980 9pc. Piedfort Set B780
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France 1980 9pc. Piedfort Set B780
The 1980 France 9-piece Piedfort Set is a collection of rare, double-thickness silver proof coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint). The set consists of eight regular circulation coin denominations and a larger 50-franc coin.
A piedfort (from the French for "heavy foot") is a coin that is struck on a flan, or blank, that is two to three times thicker than a standard coin of the same diameter.
Historically, piedfort coins were created as patterns or presentation pieces to be given to dignitaries. They are not intended for circulation and were minted with a high-quality "proof" finish, prized by collectors for their rarity and distinctive appearance.
