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20 Centimes Essai
1961 yearAluminium bronze | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
Issuer | France |
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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#33613 |
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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.
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 |
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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.