1942 France (German Occupied) 1 Franc Coin

Year: 1942
Country: French State (1940-1944)
Denomination: 1 Franc
Mint Mark: None - Paris
Circulated: Yes

Year: 1942
Country: French State (1940-1944)
Denomination: 1 Franc
Mint Mark: None - Paris
Circulated: Yes

Composition: Aluminium-Magnesium
Edge: Smooth
Shape: Round

Diameter: 23 mm
Thickness: 1.45 mm
Weight: 1.3 g

Type: Standard Circulation Coin
Years: 1942-1944
Currency: Franc (1795-1959)
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse
Double-headed axe in the centre with an ear of wheat either side, lettering below. Lettering on top and bottom of axe and any mintmark to the left of the axe head

Lettering:
S PACIS
LB
PETAIN
ETAT FRANÇAIS

Translation:
S Pacis
KB
Petain
French State

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Reverse
Oak leaves either side of the central numeral, lettering above, lettering below with the date

Lettering:
TRAVAIL·FAMILLE·
·PATRIE·
1
·FRANC·
1942

Translation:
Work Family
Country
1
Franc
1942

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor