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10 Centimes
1922 year| Aluminium | 1.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Commune of Bayeux (Department of Calvados) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Size | 23 × 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Facial value surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION COMMERCIALE ET INDUSTRIELLE
10c.
· 1922 ·
Unabridged legend: 10 centimes
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
Interesting fact: The 10 Centimes coin from Bayeux (Department of Calvados) made of Aluminium weighing 1.5g was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. Aluminum was first used in French coinage in 1921, and it was a significant departure from the traditional metals like gold, silver, and copper that were commonly used in coinage at the time. The use of aluminum in coins was a result of the need for a more affordable and durable material due to the economic constraints of the post-World War I era.
