© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Cent
1943 year| Aluminium | 0.6 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Vichy France (1940-1944) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Lettering around hole
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Cent.
1 =
INDOCHINE
Translation: Indochina
Edge
Plain
Comment
Edge exists in smooth, grooved, and partially grooved according to Krause.Interesting fact
The 1 Cent 1943 coin from French Indochina was minted during the Japanese occupation of Indochina during World War II. The coin features a unique design, with the French Republic's motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on the obverse, and a stylized rice plant on the reverse. This design was chosen to symbolize the agricultural wealth of Indochina and to promote the idea of independence and self-sufficiency. Despite being made of aluminum, which was a relatively cheap material at the time, the coin was still considered valuable and was widely used in circulation. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of Indochina and World War II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent 1943 coin.
