1 Franc
1 Franc (Morlanne type/Aluminium)
France · 1946
A lightweight dull grey coin featuring the denomination '1 FRANC' and the date '1946' surrounded by a wreath on the reverse, with the French motto 'LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE' along the top edge.
- Country
- France
- Year
- 1946
- Denomination
- 1 Franc
- Metal
- Aluminium
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Overview
A lightweight dull grey coin featuring the denomination '1 FRANC' and the date '1946' surrounded by a wreath on the reverse, with the French motto 'LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE' along the top edge.
Historical significance
Minted during the post-WWII reconstruction period of the French Fourth Republic. Due to severe post-war inflation and metal shortages, aluminium was used as a cost-effective material for low-denomination currency.
Estimated value
$0.50 - $2.00 USD (in circulated condition)
Care & preservation
Store in a dry environment to avoid corrosion. Do not clean with harsh chemicals or abrasives, as aluminium is a soft metal prone to scratching and surface damage.
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