5 Francs, France

5 Francs, France, 1952 obverse image5 Francs, France, 1952 reverse image
5 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1952
  • Period:
    French Overseas Territory (1946-1957)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
5 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$117.99

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

5 Francs Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Islands landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & rowboat), fruit bowl, flower.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Seated Marianne adorned with a winged Phrygian cap (symbol of Freedom & Liberty) with a cornucopia (with fruits & nuts) in her right hand and a lighted torch in the left hand.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE G.B.BAZOR 1952

Reverse:

ETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS 5 F. DE L'OCÉANIE

5 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)

Size

5 Francs sizes
  • Weight:3.8 g
  • Diameter:31 mm
  • Thickness:2.4 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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