Saar franc
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The franc or frank was the currency of Saar between 1918 and 1935, during the French League of Nations mandate, and again between 1954 and 1957 in the Saar protectorate. On both occasions, the French franc circulated alongside local issues.
History
The first issues were 50 centimes and 1 franc notes issued in 1919. The Reichsmark replaced the franc when Saar became part of Germany in 1935.In 1947, banknotes were issues for Saar denominated in mark, followed by coins denominated in franken, dated 1954 and 1955.
After a referendum about the future status of the region, Saarland was incorporated into Federal Republic of Germany as a Bundesland on the 1st of January 1957. The economical integration into Federal Republic of Germany was completed on the 6th of July 1959 with the withdrawal of all Saar-Franken. The exchange rate was 100 Frank= 0,8507 Deutsche mark.
Appearance
Pictures on coins of Saarland always depicted things related to the industry and mining in the region. Also the coat of arms of Saarland appears on every coin. Coins of 10,20 and 50 Frank depicted a factory and mining tower, with the coat of arms of Saarland in front of them. 100 Frank coins depicted a gearwheel with again the coat of arms of Saarland in front of it.
Banknotes were decorated with classical references to trade and wisdom.
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