10 Centimes Bône Chamber of Commerce; Trial ND
1915 year| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | Commune of Bône (Department of Constantine) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Bône Chamber of Commerce |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1848-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-02 |
| Numista | N#159272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French artist and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who was known for his work on various French coins and banknotes. The obverse of the coin features a woman's head, representing the Republic of France, while the reverse features a shield with the initials "CB" (for Chambre de Commerce de Bône) and a branch of olive tree, symbolizing peace and prosperity. The coin was minted in 1915 as a trial piece for a new currency for the Commune of Bône, which was a French commune in the Department of Constantine, Algeria. However, the coin was never officially issued due to the outbreak of World War I, and only a few trial pieces were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
