ornamental border: 20 frank 1981 FR

[Aernout]

Somebody a clue, how they made this ??

20 fr 1981 Fr: ornamental border isn't in the middle, but on 1 side





mvg,
Aernout

[Figleaf]

Borders are usually made before the coin is struck by pressing or rolling. My best guess is that something prevented the coin from settling completely before being rolled. The machine is basically a little conveyer belt with "walls" on the side. The belt consists of strips, to allow to rol back. Possibly, a screw was loose, allowing a strip to rise slightly. Another one I don't think I would have noticed in circulation.

Peter

[Aernout]

Ok, thanks voor the explanation !

PS: I have a good magnifying glass   

mvg,
Aernout