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  • 20 Francs 1950-1954, KM# 917, France
  • 20 Francs 1950-1954, KM# 917, France
  • 20 Francs 1950-1954, KM# 917, France, 3 plumes (left) and 4 plumes (right)
Description

Engraver: Georges Guiraud

Obverse

Marianne's head in a laurel wreath facing left, country name above, ring of rectangles at the edge.

Marianne is a national symbol of the French Republic, an allegory of liberty and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. It is a significant republican symbol, opposed to monarchy, and an icon of freedom and democracy against all forms of dictatorship.

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
GEORGES
GUIRAUD

Reverse

Value and date in the centre, a rooster - one of the symbols of France - on the left, a laurel branch and the national motto of France (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) below, ring of rectangles at the edge.

Paris Mint: The date surrounded by the mint mark (Cornucopia, horn of plenty) on the left and privy mark of the Mint's Chief Engravers (Wing of Lucien Georges Bazor, 1931-1958 or Owl of Raymond Joly, 1958-1974) on the right.

Beaumont-le-Roger Mint: the same mint and privy marks as for the Paris Mint plus the mint mark (B) below the date.

20
FRANCS
1950
B
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE

Edge

20 Francs

4th Republic, Signature
KM# 917
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Characteristics
Material Aluminium Bronze
Weight 4 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness 1.66 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Alt # KM# 917.1, KM# 917.2
Mints
Beaumont-le-Roger Mint (B)
Paris Mint (A)

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