© Mauri Peralta
© Mauri Peralta
10 Centimes Chambers of Commerce Coinage
1921 year| Aluminium | 1.57 g | 25.1 mm |
| Issuer | Djibouti (notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Chambre de commerce de Djibouti |
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1883-1949) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.57 g |
| Diameter | 25.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#330828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination within a wreath of wheat.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10 CMES
THEVENON
Translation: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Token 10 Centimes coin from Djibouti is interesting because it was made of aluminum, which was a rare and valuable material at the time of its production in 1921. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Chambers of Commerce in Djibouti during the early 20th century, and it was used as a form of local currency, known as "notgeld," in the absence of official currency. The use of aluminum in the production of this coin highlights the resourcefulness and innovation of the people of Djibouti in the face of economic challenges.
