20 Centimes

20 Centimes - Marianne

France · 1964

The reverse features the denomination '20 CENTIMES' next to an ear of wheat and an olive branch, with the national motto 'LIBERTÉ • ÉGALITÉ • FRATERNITÉ' around the rim. The obverse (not pictured) typically features the portrait of Marianne, the national personification of the French Republic.

Country: France
Year: 1964
Denomination: 20 Centimes
Metal: Aluminum-Bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminum, 2% Nickel)

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Overview

Historical significance

This coin belongs to the 'Nouveau Franc' (New Franc) era introduced by Charles de Gaulle in 1960. The design, by artist Henri Lagriffoul (obverse) and Adrien Dieudonné (reverse), reflects post-WWII French stability and the transition into a modern economic era.

Estimated value

$0.20 - $2.00 USD (Circulated condition values vary based on wear and mint marks; millions were minted in 1964).

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place inside a non-PVC coin holder to prevent corrosion. Avoid cleaning the coin with chemicals or abrasives, as this can destroy the original patina and significantly reduce its numismatic value.

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