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France, Euro Starter Pack 2002 of 40 coins in polythene bag, total value 15.24 euros (= 100 francs): 4 x 2 euros; 3 x 1 euro; 4 x 50 cents; 7 x 20 cents; 4 x 10 cents; 5 x 5 cents; 7 x 2 cents; 6 x 1 cent. Packs such as this were sold to the public during November and December 2001 in countries adopting the Euro so that they might get used to the new coins. Banknotes were not released before 1 January 2002.: CM.183-2002

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France, Euro Starter Pack 2002 of 40 coins in polythene bag, total value 15.24 euros (= 100 francs): 4 x 2 euros; 3 x 1 euro; 4 x 50 cents; 7 x 20 cents; 4 x 10 cents; 5 x 5 cents; 7 x 2 cents; 6 x 1 cent. Packs such as this were sold to the public during November and December 2001 in countries adopting the Euro so that they might get used to the new coins. Banknotes were not released before 1 January 2002.

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France, Euro Starter Pack 2002 of 40 coins in polythene bag, total value 15.24 euros (= 100 francs): 4 x 2 euros; 3 x 1 euro; 4 x 50 cents; 7 x 20 cents; 4 x 10 cents; 5 x 5 cents; 7 x 2 cents; 6 x 1 cent. Packs such as this were sold to the public during November and December 2001 in countries adopting the Euro so that they might get used to the new coins. Banknotes were not released before 1 January 2002.

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2002-01-21) by Morrisson, Cecile, Dr

Dating

Production date: AD 2002

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Accession number: CM.183-2002
Primary reference Number: 257151
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Created: Tuesday 10 November 2020 Updated: Friday 15 October 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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