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10 Centimes - Ahmad II
| Zinc | 2.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Ahmad II (1929-1942) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1360-1361 (1941-1942) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#8188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Value above hole in centre, date and sprigs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUNISIE
10 CENTIMES
1942
PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes coin from Tunisia, issued during the reign of Ahmad II (1360-1361/1941-1942), was made of zinc and weighed 2.5 grams. Despite its small size and humble material, this coin has a unique feature - it has a crescent moon and star symbol on one side, which reflects the country's Islamic heritage. This symbolism was a common feature on many Tunisian coins during this period, and it adds an interesting touch to the coin's design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1360 (1941) | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1361 (1942) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes - Ahmad II 1360-1361 (1941-1942) coin.
