France 2 francs 1941

France · 1941 · 2 francs

Circulating coinCommon

€0.93estimate

16,683,717coins minted

N709 KM886

RAReference number RARA-V4PFI

Circulating coin

Morlon series in aluminium-bronze (1931-1941)

The coin's story

This 2 francs coin in aluminium-bronze, 91% copper and 9% aluminium, is one of the last strikings of Pierre-Alexandre Morlon's type in this metal. Created in 1931 for the 50 centimes, 1 franc and 2 francs denominations, the type shows the Republic in profile to the left and two cornucopias around the value. The 1941 date was struck under the French State, the Vichy regime. This regime then replaced the Morlon type with the francisque type, in poorer metals. The Morlon type was taken up again in aluminium after the Liberation. The 1941 date has 16,683,717 pieces. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 5 August 1949.

ObverseThe Republic of Morlon

REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE MORLON

Design: The bust of the Republic to the left, wearing the Phrygian cap adorned with a cockade, below a wreath of olive, oak and wheat.
Legend: REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE (French Republic).
Signature: MORLON.

PMEngraved by Pierre-Alexandre Morlon