© CGB
© CGB
1 centime Épi Pré-série
1960 year| Stainless steel | 1.6 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1960 |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#258670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
The number 1 is surrounded by the date and the cursive inscription "centime".
Script: Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
1960
1
centime
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various French coins and postage stamps. Decaris' design for the 1 centime Épi coin features a stylized wheat ear, symbolizing fertility and abundance, surrounded by the words "République Française" and the coin's denomination. The use of stainless steel in the coin's production was a deliberate choice to make it more durable and resistant to corrosion, ensuring that it would remain in circulation for a long time.
