FRANCE - FRANCE Fifth Republic (1958 to the present day). Preseries of 20 centimes, 1961 competition, by R. Cochet 1961, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. FRANÇAISE. Bust of the Republic, face to the right, with headband decorated with a cockade in the hair; below, signature R. COCHET. Rv. LIBERTE. EGALITE /FRATERNITE. Within a wreath formed of two sheaves of ears of corn: 20 / CENTIMES and below (different) (date) (different). GEM.55.3 - Maz.2849; Cupro-nickel aluminium - 23.5 mm - 6 h NNC MS-67 (1249840). Proof without TRIAL. Only 21 struck! With a light golden patina. Almost corner flower.