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2 Francs Vichy French State
| Aluminium-magnesium | 2.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1943-1944 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Oak leaves either side of central numeral, lettering above, lettering below with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·TRAVAIL·FAMILLE·
·PATRIE·
2
·FRANCS·
1943
Translation:
·WORK·FAMILY·
·MOTHERLAND·
2
·FRANCS·
1943
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Vichy French State 2 Francs coin was minted during the Nazi occupation of France during World War II. The coin features the Vichy regime's emblem on one side and the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on the other. This coin was minted as a replacement for the French franc, which had been devalued due to the war. The use of aluminum-magnesium in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice to reduce the cost of production and conserve more valuable metals for the war effort. Despite its humble composition, this coin remains a significant historical artifact and a symbol of France's resilience during a tumultuous period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 114573271 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 B | 34131000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 32769825 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 B | 10297863 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 C | 19470267 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Vichy French State) 1943-1944 coin.
