Réunion (1848-date) 2 Francs, 1948 – 1973

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Réunion (1848-date) Réunion (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1816 – 1965)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Francs
Year 1948 – 1973
Rulers Fifth Republic (1958–9999) , French Union (1946–1958)
Composition Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.2
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 2.03
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Francs from Réunion (1848-date). Issued from 1948 to 1973. Struck in Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium). Measures 27 mm and weighs 2.2 g.

Obverse
Marianne's head left, wearing a winged Phrygian cap, 4 ships in the background, and the date below. (French Republic)
Reverse
Sugar cane plants divide value.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1973  Owl 500K — — € 5,40 € 5,70 € 6,30 11%
1971  Owl 300K — — € 6,00 — — 5%
1970  Owl 300K — — — — — 5%
1969  Owl 150K — € 6,00 — — € 6,10 11%
1968  Owl 100K — — — — — 3%
1948  Wing 2M € 2,10 € 2,90 € 4,50 € 4,50 € 5,40 84%

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