100 Francs (Essai) 1964 front 100 Francs (Essai) 1964 back
100 Francs (Essai) 1964 photo
Obverse © CGB – Reverse © nalaberong

100 Francs Essai

1964 year
Nickel 8.54 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Réunion › Réunion (1848-date)
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1964
Value
100 Francs
Currency
Franc (1816-1965)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
8.54 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Thickness
1.96 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#128637
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Crowned shield (coat of arms of Saint-Denis de la Réunion) divides value, ribbon below with "PRAETER OMNES ANGULUS RIDET" motto.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REUNION
100 FRS
PRAETER OMNES ANGULUS RIDET

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs (Essai) 1964 from Réunion is that it features a unique design that was not ultimately adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse features a portrait of a local woman, while the reverse depicts a stylized sugar cane plant, which was a major crop on the island. The coin's design was created by French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and stamps. Despite not being widely circulated, the Pattern 100 Francs (Essai) 1964 from Réunion remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1964  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Essai) 1964 coin.