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1 Franc - Charlotte
| Nickel | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1924-1935 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
A puddler (Feierstëppler) at work, symbol of the Luxembourgish steel industry surrounded by legend, face value and mint year at the bottom. In the background blast furnaces and at 8 o'clock the initials of the engraver.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR
1F
A.B.
1928
Unabridged legend: 1 Franc
Translation: Good for
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge
Milled
Comment
Piece struck to replace the coupons created in 1914 and 1918 (mention "BON POUR")The symbol of the Feierstëppler first appeared in 1924 on the 1 franc coin (KM#35) and and was subsequently used to engrave coins of 50 centimes, 1 franc and 2 francs.
