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10 Centimes Alger Chamber of Commerce
| Zinc | 4.2 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Algiers (Department of Alger) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Alger Chamber of Commerce |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1917-1919 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1848-1959) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Two strands of branch attached to the base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10c
Edge
Plain
Comment
1916 possibly existsInteresting fact
This coin was used during the time of the Algerian War of Independence against France, which lasted from 1954 to 1962. The coin was likely used by the National Liberation Front (FLN) to finance their military operations against the French colonial forces. The FLN was fighting for Algeria's independence, and the use of this coin symbolized their resistance against French rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes (Alger Chamber of Commerce) 1917-1919 coin.
