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10 Centimes
1918 year| Aluminium | 1 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Vanves (Department of Hauts-de-Seine) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Face value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10c.
1918
Unabridged legend: 10 centimes
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes 1918 coin from Commune of Vanves was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in France. The country was in the midst of World War I, and the government was struggling to finance the war effort. To address this issue, the French government decided to mint coins with a lower metal content, such as aluminum, to reduce production costs. This is why the 10 Centimes 1918 coin from Commune of Vanves was made of aluminum, which was a less expensive material than the traditional metals used in coin production at the time. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic and political challenges faced by France during World War I.