© CGB
© CGB
20 Francs - Petain Simon
1941 year| Aluminium bronze | 14.76 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 14.76 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Wreath contains top half of two figures below seven stars. Date divided by wheat ears below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIE
20 FR
FAMILLE
1941
TRAVAIL
ESSAI
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Albert Simon, and features a portrait of Marshal Philippe Pétain, who served as the Chief of State of Vichy France during World War II. The coin was minted in 1941, during the Nazi occupation of France, and was intended to be used as a circulating coin. However, due to the political and historical context, the coin was never widely circulated and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
