Coin France 1 Centime Epi - 1968

The 1 French centime coin, minted in 1968, is a French fractional coin. It has a face value of 1 centime. The coin is made of steel and weighs 1.65 grams. Its diameter is 15 millimeters.

The obverse of the coin features a stylized ear of wheat, around which is inscribed the legend "république française" in cursive script. The design of the obverse is the work of Marcel Guilleminet. It should be noted that some coins have a particularity: a rim of material at the bottom of the right leaf of the ear of wheat.

The reverse of the coin features the number "1", representing the face value, surrounded by the date of issue, "1968" in this case, and the inscription "centime" in cursive script. The reverse design is also by Marcel Guilleminet.

The edge of the coin is smooth. The mintage of this coin in 1968 amounted to 40,893,000 copies.