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20 Francs (Piedfort Essai)
🇩🇿 Algeria · 20 Francs · 1848–1959
| Weight | 5.59 g |
| Diameter | 23.35 mm |
| Mintage | 3,449 |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Pierre Turin |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-DZA-6 |
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Varieties & References
Other recorded varieties for 1949:
- 20 Francs
- 20 Francs (Essai) · Essai
- 20 Francs (Essai) · Essai
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1949 Algeria 20 Francs coins were minted?
3,449 were struck.
What is a 1949 Algeria 20 Francs made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 5.59 g.
What is the melt value of a 1949 Algeria 20 Francs?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1949 Algeria 20 Francs a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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