The importance I give this coins is not mainly because they are made of silver or gold. But rather because of their historical value. The year this coin was made, there were conflicts between France and their former colonies. The universal expressions of "Liberté...Egalité....Fraternité were designed for the French in France rather than to the people colonized by it. The material and design are awesome, and France has done very well economically. Those times of General De Gaulle have been greatly improved by 1978. Mr. D'estaing and Mr. Mitterand made some important changes to improve the arrogant colonial character of France I learn and teach history through coins, in this materialistic world!!!
A great investment coin for the 90% silver content and the collector's value.
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Very interesting coin and piece of history. Large coin, nice chunk of silver for investing purposes.