Saarland AV 100 Franken 1955 Paris Mint 50 exs struck In 1945 the French seized Saar Province from Germany. In 1956 the population were allowed to hold a plebesite on their future. In 1955 the French govt. struck two essai gold coins to entice Saarlanders to remain loyal to France. However in 56 the vote went in a landslide to remain in Germany.