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© Ben-jamin (CC0)
1 Franc / Iraimbilanja
| Stainless steel | 2.4 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1958-1975) Second Republic (1975-1992) Third Republic (1992-2010) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1965-2002 |
| Value | 1 Franc = 1 Iraimbilanja ⅕ MGF = USD 0.000045 |
| Currency | Franc (1963-2004) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.59 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value within horns of ox head above sprigs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
FRANC
IRAIMBILANJA
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc / Iraimbilanja coin was designed by the Malagasy artist, Jean-Luc Pouilly, and it features a unique blend of traditional Malagasy motifs and modern design elements. The coin's obverse side features a stylized portrait of a Malagasy woman wearing a traditional headdress, while the reverse side depicts the national emblem of Madagascar, which includes a stylized baobab tree, a symbol of longevity and vitality in Malagasy culture. The coin's design was meant to reflect the country's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to modernization and progress.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 7500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 7500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 1250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 1300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 4500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 2300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 2300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 2300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 2300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc / Iraimbilanja 1965-2002 coin.
