General

Country
France Flag: French Republic
Denomination
1 franc
Value
1 French franc
Dates
AD1959 - 2001

Physical

Shape
Circle
Mass
6.00 g
Diameter
24.00 mm
Thickness
1.79 mm
Composition
Ni
Color
Gray/Black/Silver Gray/Black/Silver
Magnetic
Yes

Design

Orientation
Coin (↑ ↓)
Edge
Milled/reeded
Tags
Branch / Ivy / Sprig / Vine

References

Wikipedia
French franc
Krause
KM# 925.1
Schön
233
Numista
6
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ruler
Reverse
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(country) The Sower (woman left) (country)
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Olive branch
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REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
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France 0.5 franc (1964 - 2001)
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