1 Franc French Guiana
France
1947–1952
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$12.75
Based on Silver spot price ($79.15/oz) · 83.5% purity · 6g
Updated 10:13 PM
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Specifications
| Country | France |
| Years Minted | 1947–1952 |
| Composition | 83.5% silver, 16.5% copper |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the head of Marianne facing left, inscribed with 'République Française'.
Reverse
Depicts the denomination '1 Franc' with the year and a wreath design.
History & Notable Facts
While it's unclear if France minted a distinct 1 Franc coin specifically for French Guiana between 1947 and 1952, the territory, as an overseas department, used the standard French Franc during that period. What I can confirm is that France issued 1 Franc coins in aluminum starting in 1945, which might have circulated there amid post-war economic reforms.
These coins likely bore the familiar French Republic design, including the sower on the reverse, but any colonial-specific variations remain undocumented in my experience. Mintage figures for overseas use are probably lost to history, given the chaos of the era.
One oddity: calling it a "silver coin" is a stretch; by then, silver had been dropped for cheaper metals. Collectors might quibble over that detail.
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