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1 Franc (aluminium, light type)

🇫🇷 France · 1 Franc (aluminium, light type) · 1793–1954
Regular
Weight1.3 g
Diameter23 mm
Mintage 71,250,772 Combined across issues: std 100; Wing 61,780,000; Wing 4,250,866; Wing 5,219,806
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionAluminium
DesignerPierre-Alexandre Morlon
ReferenceKM# 885a.1-3, Schön# 200a
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-6961

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1945 France 1 Franc (aluminium, light type) coins were minted?
71,250,772 were struck (Combined across issues: std 100; Wing 61,780,000; Wing 4,250,866; Wing 5,219,806).
What is a 1945 France 1 Franc (aluminium, light type) made of?
Aluminium, weighing 1.3 g.
Is the 1945 France 1 Franc (aluminium, light type) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.