| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | Weight: 8.1500 Grams Total Series Mintage: 50,000,000 Minted: Philadelphia USA Smooth edge In preparation of the Liberation of France during World War II, the Allies decided to create "French" temporary money, which would be introduced by the American soldiers, during the progress of their Army through the country. This coin was struck by the Philadelphia Mint and circulated in the South of France and in Algeria, then still part of the French "Empire". This is the only metallic coinage struck for that purpose. But several banknotes were printed simultaneously, and circulated widely in France. |
| Front Description : | wreath encircling the word "France" |
| Back Description : | the motto "Liberté - Egalité - Fraternité" // "Liberty - Equality - Brotherhood" in English, is encircling the facial value "2 FR" - with a big "2" figure, above the year. |
| Catalog code | KM#905 |
| Diameter | 28.00 mm |
| Full Date | 1944 |
| Material | Brass |
| Catalog prices | VF $2.00 UNC $25.00 |
