© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Franc
| Aluminium | 1.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1958 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1963) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
3 conjoined zebu heads flanked by sprigs, value within horns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
FRANC
MADAGASCAR
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc coin from Madagascar was designed by French engraver and sculptor, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and stamps for different countries. Decaris' design for the 1 Franc coin features a profile of a Malagasy woman wearing a traditional headdress, surrounded by rice stalks and the country's name in Malagasy and French. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich cultural heritage and agricultural resources.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 7400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 2600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc 1948-1958 coin.
