Ve République (1958 to present). 1961 Concours monétaire presentation box with two sets of 7 preseries, by Baron, Cochet, Coëffin, Dieudonné, Lagriffoul, Robert and Rousseau 1961, Paris.

Av. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Effigy of the Republic, engraver's signature.
Rv. LIBERTE. EGALITE. FRATERNITE. Design and 20 CENTS (different) and (date).

GEM.55.1 - 55.3 - 55.5 - 55.7 - 55.9 - 55.11 - 55.13 (2 of each); Cupro-nickel aluminum - 23.5 mm - 6 h

In a green morocco case inscribed CONCOURS MONÉTAIRE 1961 50, 20 ET 10 CENTIMES.

With two copies of each pre-series, without TRIAL and minted in only 21 copies each. Extremely rare set, a few known examples including Palombo 1 sale, May 1, 2004, no. 531 and CGB sales! Minor finger marks. Slight gold highlights. Almost corner flower.