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10 Centimes
1943 year| Brass | 3.05 g | 20.9 mm |
| Issuer | French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free France (1940-1945) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1960) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 20.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Motto of France, value, date, and motto of the government in London.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE
FRATERNITE
10 CMES
1943
HONNEUR·PATRIE
Translation:
Freedom Equalty Brotherhood
10 Centimes
Honor Homeland
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was never released for circulation. Few samples remain.Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes 1943 coin was designed by French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and stamps for France and its colonies. Decaris' design for this coin features a stylized portrait of a young African woman wearing a traditional headdress, surrounded by the coin's denomination and the words "French Equatorial Africa." The coin's reverse side features a pattern of leaves and berries, along with the coin's weight and purity. The use of a non-circulating coin like the 10 Centimes 1943 was likely intended to commemorate a specific event or anniversary, rather than for everyday use as a form of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 13000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes 1943 coin.
