20 Francs, France

20 Francs, France, 1955-1964 obverse image20 Francs, France, 1955-1964 reverse image
20 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1955-1964
  • Period:
    French Union (1946-1958) Fifth Republic (1958-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
20 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.95-$39.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

20 Francs Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date below.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

20 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR GB 1964

Reverse:

REUNION 20 FRS PRÆTER OMNES ANGULUS RIDET

20 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)

Size

20 Francs sizes
  • Weight:4 g
  • Diameter:23.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.3 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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