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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
New franc
(1960 – 2001)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Franc
Year
1959
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11.7
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Franc from France. Issued in 1959. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 24 mm and weighs 11.7 g.
- Obverse
- Sower walking on the left, sowing against the wind; behind a rising sun; at the exergue signed O. Roty in hollow; ESSAY in relief.
- Reverse
- 1 / FRANC above an olive branch.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | — |
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