This 1952 France 20 Francs coin features a striking portrait of Marianne on the obverse and a detailed rooster surrounded by a laurel branch on the reverse, making it a must-have for collectors. With its copper-aluminium composition and unique design elements, this coin not only represents a piece of French history but also offers potential value for investors.
- Issuer: France
- Year: 1952
- Face Value: 20 Francs
- Composition: Copper-aluminium (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium)
- Size: 23.5mm diameter
- Obverse: Portrait of Marianne facing left, designer, legend
- Reverse: Rooster facing right, laurel branch, value, year of production, pattern around edge.
NOTE: If there is a B mintmark it is below date
NOTE: To see which feathers you have to count, look at the six horizontal tail feathers of the rooster. If all six horizontal feathers are visible, there are three curved feathers before them – if they are not all visible, there are four curved feathers. - Catalogue Reference: Franc 2014# 402, KM# 917, Gad 1789# 865, Schön# 222
- Numista N#: 686