10 Centimes


Nickel brass (70% Copper, 18% Zinc, and 12% Nickel)	4.0 g	22.7 mm

Description

Issuer	Haiti › Haiti (1804-date)
Period	Second Republic (1957-1986)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1958-1970
Value	10 Centimes (0.10&nbspHTG)
Currency	Third gourde (1872-date)
Composition	Nickel brass (70% Copper, 18% Zinc, and 12% Nickel)
Weight	4.0 g
Diameter	22.7 mm
Thickness	1 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#5403
Rarity index	11%

Reverse

Coat of Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ · ÉGALITÉ · FRATERNITÉ
· 10 ·

Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood

Edge

Plain

Comment

François Duvalier, known as "Papa Doc", was elected president in 1957. After several attempted coups d'état, he created a militia called "les tontons macoutes",
he created a militia called the "Tontons Macoutes" and ruled with terror. He was appointed president for life and had the constitution amended to allow his son Jean-Claude to succeed him in 1971. Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Centimes 1958-1970 coin from Haiti is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a Haitian woman, representing the country's independence and strength. The reverse side features a palm tree, which is a symbol of prosperity and growth in Haitian culture. The coin's design was created by the Haitian artist and engraver, Louis-Joseph Janvier, who was known for his work in creating Haitian currency and stamps.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1958	7500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1970	2500000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes 1958-1970 coin.