• Obverse: Marianne, symbolizing the French Republic, with inscription RF (République Française).

• Reverse: Denomination “1 FRANC” and the year 1949, surrounded by laurel branches.

• Composition: Nickel.

• Weight: 5 g.

• Diameter: 23 mm.

• Edge: Plain.

• Mint: Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris).

Historical Insight:
Coins of this period reflect France’s reconstruction and modernization efforts following the devastation of the Second World War. The 1 franc piece was widely used in everyday transactions and became a recognizable symbol of post-war economic recovery.

Collecting Note:
Although a circulation coin, it carries historical significance as a representative piece of post-war France and enriches any collection of French coins from the mid-20th century.