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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#33610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
20 CENTIMES
1961
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
Engraver: R. Robert
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. L. B. Coudray, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the 20th century. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a young woman, representing the Republic of France, while the reverse depicts a stylized tree branch with leaves and the denomination "20 Centimes" written in a curved line. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a 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.
