Bidspirit auction | FR 1997 Henri Matisse 20

FR 1997 Henri Matisse 20 Euro Coin - A 1997 French commemorative coin of circular form. The obverse depicts a bust-length portrait of Henri Matisse, bearded and wearing a striped garment, with the legend HENRI MATISSE · 1869-1954 struck around the upper rim. The reverse features a stylised seated figure within a decorative rectangular frame, flanked by the date 19 97. Legends REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE and 20 EURO are struck around the rim, with twelve stars along the upper border. Two small punches are present at the base of the frame on the reverse. No fineness or hallmark punches are visible to identify the metal composition.