© CGB
© CGB
10 Centimes
| Zinc | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Provisional Government of the French Republic (1944-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1944-1946 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 March 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value split by hole, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ·ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
10 CMES
B
1945
Translation:
LIBERTY·EQUALITY
FRATERNITY
10 CMES
1945
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Some books says 1946 exist, this is a mistake, please see :Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes coin from 1944-1946 was minted during the German occupation of France during World War II. The coin features a unique design, with the French national emblem, the Gallic rooster, on one side and the value "10 Centimes" on the other. This design was chosen to symbolize French resistance and patriotism during a time of foreign occupation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 38174000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 B | 7246000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 C | 8379360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 B | 10566000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes 1944-1946 coin.
