This week we take a look at the currency of France, pre-Euro of course... the Franc. Our Grenouille (frog) bretheren across the pond have a nice long history involved with their currency, to check it out, please click HERE.
NOTE: Don't ask, but in the pics there is a 1977 1F coin from Luxembourg, with a bust of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT, BOTH PICS:
1953 10 Francs Aluminum-Bronze 20mm
1964 10 Centimes Copper-Aluminum-Nickel 20mm
1952 10 Francs Aluminum-Bronze 20mm
1961 5 Centimes Chrome-Steel
1961 5 Centimes Chrome-Steel
1961 5 Centimes Chrome-Steel
BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT, BOTH PICS:
1955 100 Francs Copper-Nickdl 24mm
1989 10 Francs bi-Metallic Steel Center w/ Aluminum Bronze Ring 23mm
1977 1 Franc (LUXEMBOURG) Copper-Nickel 21mm
1965 1/2 Franc Nickel 19.5mm
1965 1/2 Franc Nickel 19.5mm
1962 20 Centimes Copper-Aluminum-Nickel 23.5mm
Not unlike the US "Mercury" Dime (which is really a bust of Liberty), a big theme in French currency is that of Liberty. The bust can be seen on many coins. Also, they like to promote the "Spirit of Bastille." Bastille Day is a French National Holiday. To find out more about its significance, click HERE.
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