Réunion (1848-date) 1 Franc, 1896
Information
Country
Réunion (1848-date)
Réunion (1848-date)
Currency
Franc
(1816 – 1965)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Franc
Year
1896
Ruler
Third Republic
(1870–1940)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.48
Diameter (mm)
26
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Franc from Réunion (1848-date). Issued in 1896. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 26 mm and weighs 4.48 g.
- Obverse
- Mercure's head, facing left wearing a winged helmet. Name of the island and name of the country aroudn the rim.
- Reverse
- Face value and year.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 500K | € 81,00 |
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