France 20 Centimes, 1961

Essai

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 20 Centimes
Year 1961
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Aluminium bronze
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Centimes from France. Issued in 1961. Struck in Aluminium bronze. Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 4 g.

Obverse
The left profile of Marianne facing the wind and wearing the Phrygian cap is surrounded by the inscription: "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE", this face was retained for the final coin.
Reverse
The republican motto "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE", the face value "20 CENTIMES", the word "ESSAI" and the year between two olive branches.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1961  1.2K

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