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1 Franc aluminium, heavy type
1941 year| Aluminium-magnesium | 1.6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 14 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
A cornucopia on each side, lettering at the top, the value in middle with the date below. Privy mark to the right of the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE-EGALITE
FRATERNITE
1
FRANC
1941
Translation:
Liberty - Equality
Fraternity
1
Franc
1941
Engraver: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon
Edge
Smooth
The image shows both heavy KM#885a (bottom) and light KM#885a.1-3 (top) type
Comment
Interesting fact
The 1941 1 Franc coin was issued during the German occupation of France during World War II. The coin features the iconic Gallic rooster on one side and the denomination and year on the other. Due to the war, the metal composition of the coin was changed to aluminum-magnesium, which was a more readily available and cheaper alternative to the traditional bronze or silver used in previous years. This change in metal composition made the coin lighter and easier to produce, but it also made it more prone to wear and tear. Despite these changes, the coin remained in circulation until the end of the war and is now a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (aluminium, heavy type) 1941 coin.
