Coins 1960 year of issue

From 1960 to 2001 in France, coins were issued in denominations of 1 franc, the design of which was developed by Oscar Roty. It was a mass series, addressed to consumers for the implementation of commodity-money relations. In 1964 alone, 77,425,000 copies of this coin were minted. It would seem to be unremarkable, and coin collectors are looking for her and are ready to pay large sums for her at auctions.
The secret of attraction for connoisseurs and collectors is that the 1 franc coin opens a new series minted in 1960. It was not a trial run, but a new one, which is why it is especially interesting for collectors.
The coin has a ribbed edge and reaches a diameter of 24 millimeters. The developer of the coin - Oscar Roty (Oscar Roty) - decorated it on the reverse with the image of the figure of a woman who is a symbol of fertility and wealth. Moreover, her long dress and her flowing hair are voluminous, which gives the female figure a special expressiveness. The branch and the inscription "1 franc" on the front side are also embossed.
Nickel was used to produce a one-franc coin, which was in circulation until 2001 itself.