10 Centimes

Reverse

Coat of Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ. ÉGALITÉ. FRATERNITÉ
.10.

Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood

Edge

Plain

Comment

President Estimé Dumarsais made some welcome reforms, such as introducing rice cultivation on the island, but following a financial scandal in this very poor country, he was forced to resign by a triumvirate of military officers, including Paul Magloire, who was to become the next president.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Le président Estimé Dumarsais fit des réformes bien accueillies, comme l'introduction de la culture du riz sur l'île, mais suite à un scandale financier dans ce pays très pauvre , il fut poussé à la démission par un triumvirat de militaires dont Paul Magloire qui deviendra le prochain président.

Interesting fact

The 10 Centimes 1949 coin from Haiti features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of a Haitian woman wearing a traditional headdress and carrying a basket of fruit, symbolizing the country's agricultural history and the importance of women in Haitian society. The reverse side of the coin features a palm tree, which is a common motif in Haitian art and symbolizes peace and prosperity. The coin's design was created by the Haitian artist, Charles E. Dufresne, and it has become a beloved symbol of Haitian culture and identity.

• north america
• modern
• french colony