| Issuer | Réunion (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1896 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1816-1965) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.48 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Jean Lagrange |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#5 |
| Obverse description | Mercure`s head, facing left wearing a winged helmet. Name of the island and name of the country aroudn the rim. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE LAGRANGE * ILE DE LA RÉUNION * |
| Reverse description | Face value and year. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BON POUR UN FRANC 1898 CONTRE-VALEUR DÉPOSÉE * AU TRÉSOR COLONIAL * |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1896 - - 500 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 4129475750 |
| Comments |