FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Test of 20 francs Pétain in cupro-nickel by Simon, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1941, Paris. Av. PHILIPPE PETAIN / MARECHAL DE FRANCE. HEAD OF STATE. Head left of Marshal Pétain; signature G. SIMON. Rv. FATHERLAND/ FAMILY/ WORK. Within a wreath of four oak leaves, two ears of corn, seven stars and a family with a baby, accosted by 20 - FR. In the centre: (different) (date) (different); TEST lower left. GEM.204.2 - G.857 = this copy! - Maz.2652; Cupro-nickel - 9.28 g - 30 mm - 6 h This is the specimen illustrated in Gadoury, 1989 edition, n° 857, p.371. PCGS SP Genuine Spot Removed-UNC Detail (60811496). Special strike (SP). A tiny scratchy blank defect under C of CHEF. Minor soiling in the legends. Superb in Fleur de coin.