Description:
Obverse
A map of metropolitan France with flashes pointing to Paris, and stylized initials RF on top. Lettering around outside, date below with privy mark
The coin represents change of France from tradition to modernity, showing a modern country of energy and technology.
Reverse
Value on band across centre, and industry in background
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