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20 Centimes Essai
1961 year| Aluminium bronze | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1961 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
The republican motto "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE", the face value "20 CENTIMES", the word "ESSAI" and the year between two olive branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
ESSAI
20
CENTIMES
1961
Engraver: Henri Lagriffoul
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Centimes (Essai) 1961 is a rare coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coin, and its design was never officially adopted for circulation. As a result, it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimes (Essai) 1961 coin.
