20 Francs 1955-1964 front 20 Francs 1955-1964 back
20 Francs 1955-1964 photo
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20 Francs

 
Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) 4 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Réunion › Réunion (1848-date)
Period
French Union (1946-1958) Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1955-1964
Value
20 Francs
Currency
Franc (1816-1965)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7923
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Crowned shield (coat of arms of Saint-Denis de la Réunion) divides value, ribbon below with "PRAETER OMNES ANGULUS RIDET" motto.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REUNION
20 FRS
PRÆTER OMNES ANGULUS RIDET

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a local plant, the "Talipot Palm" (Tripalms) on the reverse side, which is a unique feature of Réunion's currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1955  1250000 - - - - - -
1960  100000 - - - - - -
1961  300000 - - - - - -
1962  190000 - - - - - -
1964  750000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs 1955-1964 coin.