1 Franc - Rainier III (1960 - 1995)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Franc |
| Catalog Number | KM# 140 |
| Weight (g) | 6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 24 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Nickel |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Robert Cochet
Lettering:
RAINIER III PRINCE DE MONACO
R.COCHET
· 1978 ·
Description:
Rainier III portrait in the center facing right. "RAINIER III PRINCE DE MONACO" written around him. Date at the bottom. Engraver "R. COCHET" (Robert Cochet) written at the back of the neck.
RAINIER III PRINCE DE MONACO
R.COCHET
· 1978 ·
Description:
Rainier III portrait in the center facing right. "RAINIER III PRINCE DE MONACO" written around him. Date at the bottom. Engraver "R. COCHET" (Robert Cochet) written at the back of the neck.
Reverse
Lettering:
DEO JUVANTE
1 FR
Description:
Crown on the top right side overlapping the shield in the center. Denomination "1FR" at lower left side with mint marks. "DEO JUVANTE" written on the right side clockwise.
DEO JUVANTE
1 FR
Description:
Crown on the top right side overlapping the shield in the center. Denomination "1FR" at lower left side with mint marks. "DEO JUVANTE" written on the right side clockwise.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 500,000 | Very Common | |
| 1966 | 175,000 | Common | |
| 1968 | 250,000 | Common | |
| 1974 | 194,000 | Common | |
| 1975 | 195,000 | Common | |
| 1976 | 193,000 | Common | |
| 1977 | 188,000 | Common | |
| 1978 | 280,000 | Common | |
| 1979 | 280,000 | Common | |
| 1982 | 525,000 | Common | |
| 1986 | 50,000 | Very Common | |
| 1989 | 50,000 | Very Common | |
| 1995 | 30,000 | In sets only | Very Common |