Obverse © CGB – Reverse © NumisCorner
Obverse © CGB – Reverse © NumisCorner
1 Franc
1896 year| Copper-nickel | 4.48 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Réunion › Réunion (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1896 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1816-1965) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.48 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Face value and year.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR UN FRANC
1898
CONTRE-VALEUR DÉPOSÉE
* AU TRÉSOR COLONIAL *
Engraver: Jean Lagrange
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc 1896 coin from Réunion is that it features a unique design that reflects the island's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a Malgache woman, representing the indigenous people of Réunion, while the reverse side features a sugar cane plant, which was a major crop and export of the island during the 19th century. This design was created by the French engraver, Auguste Ollivier, and it has become a distinctive symbol of Réunion's rich history and cultural identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc 1896 coin.
