20 Centimes (Essai) 1961 front 20 Centimes (Essai) 1961 back
20 Centimes (Essai) 1961 photo
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20 Centimes Essai

1961 year
Aluminium bronze 4 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1961
Value
20 Centimes (0.20&nbspFRF)
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
References
Numista
N#33613
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

An ear of wheat, an olive branch and the motto "LIBERTY - EGALITY - FRATERNITY" surround the face value "20 CENTS". It is the face retained for the contest.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
ESSAI
20 CENTIMES
1961

Engraver: Adrien Dieudonné

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 adopted for regular 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.