France · 1946 · 5 francsThis coin of 5 francs in aluminum was struck under the Fourth Republic. She is part of the series 'Lavrilier', named after her engraver. The coin is characterized by its light weight and smooth edge.
The obverse represents the head of the Republic, turned left and crowned with laurels. The legend 'REPUBLIQVE FRANÇAISE' is inscribed around the pattern. The signature of the engraver 'A. LAVRILLIER' is visible at the bottom.
The reverse shows, in four lines, the inscriptions 'RF', '5 FRANCS' and the date '1946', all surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 2.3 mm.
10 centimes1943 · 17.3 mm
10 centimes1945 · 17 mm
50 centimes1941 · 18 mm
50 centimes1942 · 18 mm
10 francs1950 · 20 mm
10 centimes1941 · 21 mm
10 centimes1941 · 21 mm
1 franc1942 · 23 mm
