Francs coin

Subject: The coin features a portrait of Voltaire, a renowned French poet, writer, and philosopher, along with his birth and death years (1694 and 1778).
Issuer and Value: It was issued by France during the Fifth Republic and has a face value of 5 Francs (5 FRF).
Composition and Specifications: The coin is made of copper-nickel, weighs 10 grams, and has a diameter of 29 mm.
Commemoration: The coin specifically commemorates the tercentenary of Voltaire’s birth.
Design Inspiration: The portrait of Voltaire on the coin is based on the famous marble sculpture “Voltaire assis” by Jean-Antoine Houdon, located in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.