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  • 1 Centime 1961-2001, KM# 928, France
  • 1 Centime 1961-2001, KM# 928, France
Description

Some pieces have a rim (an outgrowth of metal) at the bottom of the high curve on the right leaf of the ear.

Obverse

Depicts an ear of wheat, surrounded by the cursive lettering "French Republic".

Design: Group of designers of the Paris Mint (group's symbol - rosette - below the right ear's leaf)

république française

Reverse

Cursive denomination, date above.

Mint mark: Cornucopia, horn of plenty (Paris Mint - Paris until 1972 or Pessac from 1973)

Privy marks of the Mint's Chief Engravers:
• Owl - Raymond Joly (1958-1974)
• Dolphin - Emile Rousseau (1975-1993)
• Bee - Pierre Rodier (1994-2000)
• Horseshoe - Gérard Buquoi (2001)

1971
1
centime

Edge

1 Centime

5th Republic
KM# 928 Gadoury# 91 Schön# 225
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Characteristics
Material Stainless Steel
Weight 1.65 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness 1.45 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Paris Mint (A)

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