Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Guinea |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1962 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 1 Franc Guinéen |
| Tiền tệ | Old franc (1959-1971) |
| Chất liệu | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Trọng lượng | 1.5 g |
| Đường kính | 17 mm |
| Độ dày | 0.89 mm |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | Paul Vincze |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#4, Schön#4 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Bust of Sekou Toure left |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
REPUBLIQUE DE GUINEE 19 62 ·SEKOU TOURE· (Translation: Republic of Guinea) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Denomination within wreath |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
LE PREMIER MARS 1960 1 FRANC GUINEEN TRAVAIL - JUSTICE - SOLIDARITE (Translation: The first of March 1960 1 Guinean Franc Work - Justice - Solidarity) |
| Cạnh | Plain |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
1962 - Minted in 1962-1963 - 8 000 000 1962 - Proof - |
| ID Numisquare | 3880439920 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: The 1962 1 Franc Guinéen coin signifies a pivotal era for the First Republic of Guinea under President Ahmed Sékou Touré. As the first sub-Saharan French colony to achieve independence in 1958, Guinea's rejection of the French Community and subsequent introduction of its own currency in 1959 profoundly asserted economic sovereignty. This initial coinage, replacing the CFA franc, underscored Touré's socialist and pan-Africanist vision, solidifying national identity in the young nation.
Artistry: The engraver for this issue remains uncredited, yet the design reflects a post-colonial numismatic aesthetic, likely executed by a European mint like the Monnaie de Paris, drawing from a clean medallic tradition. The obverse prominently features Guinea's national emblem: a stylized drum flanked by two crossed spears, symbolizing culture and defense, encircled by "RÉPUBLIQUE DE GUINÉE" and the date. The reverse displays "1 FRANC GUINÉEN" beneath a five-pointed star, an emblem of unity and progress.
Technical/Grading: Struck in a resilient copper-nickel alloy (75% Copper, 25% Nickel), this compact coin (17mm, 1.5g) typically exhibits a strong strike. Key high-points for grading include the drum's membrane and spear tips on the obverse, and the star's points and lettering crispness on the reverse. Due to its small size and widespread circulation, uncirculated examples with full luster and minimal contact marks are scarce, often showing evidence of handling and bag marks.