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10 Centimes
1922 year| Brass | 2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Dunkerque (Department of Nord) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Uniface (negative of the obverse in hollow, left by the stamping of the very thin blank).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes 1922 coin from Commune of Dunkerque was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued in the midst of World War I, and its production was likely impacted by the war effort. The use of brass, a copper and zinc alloy, was likely chosen for its durability and affordability, as well as its ability to be easily minted and produced in large quantities. Despite its humble composition, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of French history.
