1992 Albertville French Winter Olympics Coins

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Obverse of 1990 French Olympic Silver Proof 100 Francs

Bobsleigh Driver and Female Lugeuse of the Belle Epoque on Reverse of 1990 French Silver Proof 100 Francs

Slalom Skiers on Reverse of 1990 French Silver Proof 100 Francs

Cross Country Skier in Front of the Chateau of the Dukes of Savoy in Chambery on Reverse of 1991 French Silver Proof 100 Francs

Brief Historical Notes
The 1992 Albertville Olympic Games were the 16th Winter Olympics, and the last Winter Games to be staged in the same year as the Summer Games. Only 18 of the 57 events were held in Albertville itself, while nearby resorts hosted the rest. Freestyle skiing and short-track speed skating made their debuts as medal disciplines, as did women's biathlon. Norwegian skiers won every cross country skiing race, as Björn Daehlie and Vegard Ulvang each won three gold medals. Speedskater Bonnie Blair won the 500m and 1,000m events, while Gunda Niemann took both of the longest races. At age 16, ski jumper Toni Nieminen became the youngest male winner of a Winter event. Alpine skier Petra Kronberger won both the combined event and the slalom. Ki-hoon Kim earned gold medals in both short track events.
The writer actually attended these games, seeing a number of events in Meribel, including the Ice Hockey, although unfortunately we could not manage to get tickets for the final.

Olympic Coins
Most countries hosting Olympics issue special commemorative coins to celebrate the event, and these also help to fund the cost of hosting the games. They can make a good addition to many collections, and also make great gift items for any enthusiasts of the particular sports.
We only see the French coins for the Albertville Winter Olympics very occasionally, so if you are interested in them, please contact us to order sooner rather than later.
Most countries also issue Olpympic coins over a four year period, starting three years before the games, and ending in the same year as the games. Presumbaly this is done to increase demand and to help bring in funds in advance. France were no exception in this regard.

Silver Proof 100 Francs
These are a crown sized silver proof coin, issued by the Monnaie de Paris. They were issued in plastic capsules within plae blue leatherette cases, and our coins will be supplied complete with these boxes and certificates, unless otherwise stated. There was a series of nine coins issued. Most, if not all al them are similar to designs on gold proof 100 franc coins.

Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Purity	ASW
100 Francs	37	22.2	.900	0.6424

Notes on Table
Weight = Weight in grams
Purity = Purity of alloy.
ASW = Actual silver content in troy ounces.
KM = Krause Mishler Number

Price & Availability

Date	Denomination	Description	KM#	Issue Limit	Mintage	Grade	Availability	Price £	Price €
1989	100 Francs	Downhill Skier in front of Mont Blanc	971	300,000	136,000	about FDC	Yes	£30	€37.50
1989	100 Francs	Couple of Artistic Skaters on the Lac du Bourget	972	300,000	179,000	about FDC	Yes	£30	€37.50
1990	100 Francs	Speed Skaters Frightening a Wild Marmot	980	300,000	137,000	about FDC	Yes	£30	€37.50
1990	100 Francs	Bobsleigh Driver and Female Lugeuse of the Belle Epoque	981	300,000	127,000	about FDC	Yes	£30	€37.50
1990	100 Francs	Acrobatic Skier Frightening a Wild Chamois	983	300,000	110,000	about FDC	Yes	£30	€37.50
1990	100 Francs	Slalom Skiers	984	300,000	110,000	about FDC	Yes	£30	€37.50
1991	100 Francs	Ice Hockey Players Beating a Bouqetin (Ibex) into near Extinction	993	300,000	91,000	about FDC	Yes	£30	€37.50
1991	100 Francs	Cross Country Skier in Front of the Chateau of the Dukes of Savoy in Chambery	994	300,000	93,000	about FDC	Yes	£30	€37.50
1991	100 Francs	Modern & Belle Epoque Ski Jumpers	995	300,000	90,000	about FDC	Yes	£30	€37.50
1989 - 1991	100 Francs	Complete Set of All Nine		300,000	90,000	about FDC	Yes	£265	€327.50

Notes on Table
Premium % = Percentage Premium over Intrinsic Value of Platinum
Availability = Availability from Stock
Please note all prices are subject to fluctuation.
KM# = Catalogue number in Krause Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - Present

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