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20 Francs Essai
1953 year| Aluminium bronze | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1963) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#35008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Value above horns of a Zebu bull. Floral ornaments and native designs around. Map outline with sea waves above value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
FRANCS
MADAGASCAR
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs (Essai) 1953 from Madagascar made of Aluminium bronze weighing 4g is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for the Madagascar 20 Francs coin features a profile of a Malagasy woman wearing a traditional headdress on the obverse, and a scene of a zebu cattle on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1953 as a pattern coin, which means it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is a rare and unique piece among coin collectors, and its design showcases the rich cultural heritage of Madagascar.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Essai) 1953 coin.
