France 1 Franc, 1996

Jacques Rueff

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1996
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6
Diameter (mm) 24
Thickness (mm) 1.7
Demonetized 17 February 2002

Description

1 Franc from France. Issued in 1996. Struck in Nickel. Measures 24 mm and weighs 6 g.

Obverse
The three-quarter face portrait of the economist Jacques Rueff (initiator of the new franc) and, to his right in the background, the Sower (evocation of the franc) are surrounded by the legend "1896 JACQUES RUEFF 1978" and the inscription "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE".
Reverse
An allegorical figure symbolizing Liberty stands between a laurel and oak leaf, images of glory and strength, and is surrounded by the motto "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ".
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1996  Bee 3M € 1,10 € 1,90 € 1,90 € 1,90 € 2,70 € 2,70 (fr) F. 231/2 99%
1996  1.9K Trial Strike 1.1%

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