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1 Franc aluminium, light type
| Aluminium | 1.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1941-1959 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 14 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
A cornucopia on each side, lettering at the top, the value in middle with the date below and the privy mark to the right of the date in between the gap between the two cornucopias
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE-EGALITE
FRATERNITE
1
FRANC
1947
Translation:
Liberty Equality
Fraternity
1
Franc
1947
Engraver: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon
Edge
Smooth
The image shows both heavy KM#885a (bottom) and light KM#885a.1-3 (top) type
Comment
The strikes begin very soon after the liberation of Paris, with the available material. Thus the strikes dated 1941 and which weigh 1.30g are productions of September 1944 which one can easily distinguish from the original strikes because the sides are thinner
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc coin from this period was made of aluminum, which was a unusual choice for coins at the time. Aluminum was chosen because it was inexpensive, lightweight, and resistant to corrosion. However, the use of aluminum in coins was not without controversy, as some people believed that it was not a suitable material for coins due to its low value and lack of durability. Despite these concerns, the aluminum 1 Franc coin remained in circulation for many years and has become a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1944 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1944 C | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1945 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 B | 4250866 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 C | 5219806 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 62385157 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 B | 26493000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 110448000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 B | 51562000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 | 96092000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 B | 45481000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 41090000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 B | 35840000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 27882286 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 B | 18800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 16497000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 B | 63976000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 21197000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 B | 13412000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 41985000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (aluminium, light type) 1941-1959 coin.
