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20 Franken
1954 year| Aluminium bronze (Aluminium 85%; Copper 15%) | 4.00 g | 23.8 mm |
| Issuer | Saar (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Saar Protectorate (1947-1956) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1954 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 Franken) |
| Currency | Franc (1947-1956) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (Aluminium 85%; Copper 15%) |
| Weight | 4.00 g |
| Diameter | 23.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 July 1959 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#4638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZWANZIG FRANKEN
20
·1954·
Translation: Twenty francs
Engraver: Theo Siegle
Edge
Plain
Comment
Metal composition Al 85, Cu 15
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1954 Saar 20 Franken coin is that it was the first coin to feature the image of a famous Saarland resident, the philosopher and theologian, Saint Francis of Assisi. This design was chosen to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Saint Francis' birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 12950000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Franken 1954 coin.
