50 Francs, France

50 Francs, France, 1962-1973 obverse image50 Francs, France, 1962-1973 reverse image
50 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1962-1973
  • Period:
    Fifth Republic (1958-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
50 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$55.84

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

50 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:

Reeded

50 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR GB 1964

Reverse:

R E U N I O N 50 FRS PRAETER OMNES ANGULUS RIDET

50 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

50 Francs sizes
  • Weight:6.0 g
  • Diameter:24 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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