10 Centimes

The 10 Centimes 1918 coin from Commune of Poissy 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 made of aluminum, which was a cheaper and more abundant metal than the traditional metals used in coinage, such as gold, silver, and copper. This coin, made of aluminum and weighing only 1.2 grams, was a result of that decision. Despite its humble composition, the coin remains an interesting piece of history and a testament to the resourcefulness of the French government during a time of crisis.