© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Franc Vichy French State - heavy type
| Aluminium-magnesium | 1.6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1943 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Denomination above date with oak leaves on both sides
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRAVAIL·FAMILLE·
·PATRIE·
1
·FRANC·
1942
Translation:
Work·Family·
·Patriotism·
1
Franc
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Smooth
The image shows both heavy KM#902.1 (bottom) and light KM#902.1-3 (top) type
Comment
F. 222/2bJulien1982
Interesting fact
The Vichy French State 1 Franc coin was minted during the Nazi occupation of France during World War II. The coin features the Vichy regime's logo on one side and the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on the other. This coin was minted in 1942 and 1943, and it was used as a means of currency for the French people during a time of great economic and political upheaval. Despite its origins, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, serving as a reminder of a difficult period in French history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 152143791 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Vichy French State - heavy type) 1942-1943 coin.
