France – Extensive Type Collection (1898–1996) | 72 Different Type Coins | incl. Silver | Broad Historical Coverage | High Quality Beautiful and extensive French type coin collection, covering the period from 1898 up to and including 1996. This carefully assembled collection consists of 64 different coins, all representing different types and catalogue numbers, offering a broad and attractive overview of modern French coinage across multiple historical periods. The collection spans key phases of French history, including the Third Republic, World War I, the interwar period, World War II and post-war issues, and the later Fourth and Fifth Republic, leading up to the transition towards the euro era. A wide range of denominations, designs, and themes is included, with numerous commemorative and special issues, making this collection particularly appealing to collectors, specialists, and dealers.The coins are neatly arranged on album sheets, providing a clear structure and making the collection ideal for study, display, or further expansion. Highlights - France type collection of 72 different coins - Period covered: 1898–1996 - All coins with different catalogue numbers - Covers monarchy, wartime, post-war and modern periods - Includes commemorative and special issues - Predominantly nice to high quality (XF+/UNC) - Presented on album sheets - Broad and historically rich collection - Ideal for collectors, specialists, or dealers Condition: - Quality ranges from circulated to UNC / near-FDC - Please study the images carefully for your own assessment they are part of the description. Important: - What you see is what you get Seller Information: - AG-Worldcoins - Over 7,500 lots sold on Catawiki - High feedback score - Trusted and experienced seller Shipping: - Shipped with track & trace - Combined shipping available - Only 1× shipping cost when purchasing multiple lots in the same auction More lots and collections: - Please have a look at our other Catawiki auction lots - Add us to your favourites to easily find our future listings Keywords (search & discoverability) France coins, French numismatics, type collection, twentieth century coinage, 1903 1998 period, Third Republic, World War I era, Great War coinage, interwar period, World War II history, occupation issues, Vichy regime, liberation period, post war recovery, Fourth Republic, Fifth Republic, pre euro currency, franc denominations, circulating coinage, commemorative issues, memorial pieces, anniversary editions, special strikes, historical monetary system, political history artifacts, European heritage, Western Europe coinage, Latin Monetary Union, Paris Mint, Monnaie de Paris, state issued money, national symbolism, Marianne design, Gallic rooster motif, liberty allegory, republican imagery, portrait designs, allegorical art, Art Deco influence, modernist aesthetics, cultural heritage objects, economic history, monetary evolution, collector material, numismatic study set, dealer stock, resale potential, wholesale lot, mixed type assortment, representative selection, album mounted pieces, collection on sheets, display ready set, educational reference, study material, high grade examples, XF condition, UNC quality, near FDC, lightly circulated, vintage material, modern issues, historical significance, cultural importance, national identity, European collectors interest, world coin market, long term holding, carefully assembled set, rare examples, scarce varieties, uncommon types, hard to find issues, limited availability, sought after material, desirable designs, low survival rates, select specimens, better issues, collector grade, premium appeal, key type candidates, historically important emissions, scarcer dates, early issues, wartime production, post war minting, monetary reform period, inflation era coinage, aluminum issues, nickel alloy coins, bronze composition, bimetallic types, small denominations, large denominations, legal tender circulation, state symbols, republican motto, liberty equality fraternity, integration era Europe, Maastricht period, euro transition years, late franc issues, modern republic coinage, continental Europe, museum style selection, specialist interest, dealer appeal, broad historical coverage, reference type set