| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Dimensions | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Pierre Rodier |
| In circulation to | 17 February 2002 |
| Reference(s) | KM#1160, Gad#481, F#231 |
| Obverse description | The three-quarter face portrait of the economist Jacques Rueff (initiator of the new franc) and, to his right in the background, the Sower (evocation of the franc) are surrounded by the legend `1896 JACQUES RUEFF 1978` and the inscription `RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE`. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE RODIER 1896 JACQUES RUEFF 1978 |
| Reverse description | An allegorical figure symbolizing Liberty stands between a laurel and oak leaf, images of glory and strength, and is surrounded by the motto `LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ`. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 1F 19 96 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1996 - (fr) F. 231/2 - 2 978 513 1996 - Trial Strike - 1 850 |
| Catalog ID | 7391751570 |
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