2 Centimes (5th republic, pattern) 1960-1961 front 2 Centimes (5th republic, pattern) 1960-1961 back
2 Centimes (5th republic, pattern) 1960-1961 photo
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2 Centimes 5th republic, pattern

 
Stainless steel - -
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Pattern
Years
1960-1961
Value
2 Centimes 0.02 FRF = USD 0.0033
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Stainless steel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#14692
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Cursive denomination, date above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1961
2
ESSAI
centimes

Translation: Trial

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1960-1961 Pattern 2 Centimes coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. L. Pétel. Pétel was a prominent artist and engraver who worked for the Paris Mint and designed several French coins during the 20th century. His initials "AP" can be found on the coin's obverse, just below the portrait of the young woman.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1961  3500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Centimes (5th republic, pattern) 1960-1961 coin.