1 Cent (Pattern) 1926 front 1 Cent (Pattern) 1926 back
1 Cent (Pattern) 1926 photo
© PCGS

1 Cent Pattern

1926 year
Silver plated bronze - 26 mm
Description
Issuer
French Indochina
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1926
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspICFP)
Currency
Piastre (1880-1952)
Composition
Silver plated bronze
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#429697
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Chinese script inside beaded circle, date below.

Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
 百
一 之
 分
· 1926 ·

Translation:
French Indochina
One hundredth

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Cent (Pattern) 1926 from French Indochina made of Silver plated bronze is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, and its design features a standing Buddha on the obverse and a rice stalk on the reverse, symbolizing prosperity and abundance. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.