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  • 1 Franc 1964, KM# 4, Comoros
  • 1 Franc 1964, KM# 4, Comoros
Description

In 1946, the Comoro Islands became an overseas department of France, gaining representation in the French National Assembly. Administrative ties with Madagascar were severed in 1947, and the islands established their own customs regime in 1952. In August 1957, a Governing Council was elected on the four islands, and in 1961, the Comoros was granted autonomous rule with a constitution for internal self-government following a referendum where Comorans chose to remain part of France. This government included a territorial assembly and a Governing Council. In 1973, an agreement was made with France for Comoros to gain independence by 1978, but on July 6, 1975, the Comorian parliament declared unilateral independence, with deputies from Mayotte abstaining.

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Obverse

Depicts Mariane's head left, wearing a winged Phrygian cap, modern ships lower left and right behind the head, surrounded by the inscription "French Republic", the date in exergue.

Marianne is a national symbol of the French Republic, representing liberty and reason, and embodying the Goddess of Liberty. As a key Republican symbol opposed to monarchy, she stands as an icon of freedom and democracy against all forms of dictatorship. Her profile is prominently featured on the official government logo, French euro coins, postage stamps, and was also depicted on the former franc currency.

Mint mark of the Paris Mint: Cornucopia, a horn of plenty

Privy mark of the Mint's Chief Engravers: Owl - Raymond Joly (1962-1974)

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
L.BAZOR GB
1964

Reverse

Depicts palm trees, coconuts, and vanilla plants with mango fruits with the large numeral denomination below.

Comoros, with its tropical climate and fertile volcanic soil, provides ideal conditions for the growth of native trees. Notable trees in this region include the Barbados nut, mango tree, and red frangipani. These species hold significant cultural and ecological value within the area.

ARCHIPEL DES COMORES
1
FRANC

Edge

1 Franc

Autonomous State
KM# 4 Lec# 33
Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Weight 1.3 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Paris Mint (A)

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