You didn't say what country it's from, but in 1997 at least 4 European countries used coins denominated in francs - France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.
All but Switzerland are part of the EU so they now use the euro, meaning any circulation coins from before the switch will have little or no exchange value. Even at the time of conversion each country's franc was worth only a small fraction of a US dollar, e.g. 1 French franc was about 20¢ while a Luxembourg franc was 3¢.
If your coin is from Switzerland it's still in use. As of 02/2010 it has an exchange value of roughly 94 cents.
The value of a 1 Franc coin from 1979 can vary based on its condition, rarity, and demand among collectors. Generally, such coins are not highly valuable and might be worth a few cents to a couple of dollars. For a precise valuation, it's best to consult a coin collector or a numismatic resource.
$55 to $350 depending upon the condition of the coin.
The coin is only face value.
The 1997 Michael Jordan NBA Scoring Champion coin is a one ounce .999 silver proof bullion coin and has a value of $16.75
New Zealand only issued a Twenty Dollar coin in 1995 and 1997.
Current retail price of a 1997 US Mint set is $15.00 Issue price was $8.00
4-22-11>> The only US coin dated 1997 with the Walking Liberty design is a Silver Eagle Bullion coin. The value of the coin is tied to the spot price of silver at time of sale, today it's $46.61 per ounce.
Value depends on the degree of rotation, if you can take it to a coin show and find a dealer that sells errors for a idea of value.
The highest denomination US coin is the American Platinum Eagle. It was first made in 1997 and has a face value of 100 dollars.
This is a 1/10th oz bullion coin, value is 1/10th the spot price of gold at time of sale.
1997 British 50 Pence coins do not have thistles or roses on either side. The 1997 coin has Britannia on the reverse.
As of today Platinum is 1360.00oz so about $136.68