© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
10 Centimes Chambers of Commerce Coinage
1920 year| Zinc | 2.42 g | 23.69 mm |
| Issuer | Djibouti (notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Chambre de commerce de Djibouti |
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1883-1949) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.42 g |
| Diameter | 23.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#73924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
10 c inside a dotted circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10 c
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Token 10 Centimes coin from Djibouti was issued during a time of economic crisis in the country, specifically during the Great Depression. The coin was made of zinc, which was a more affordable material than traditional metals like gold or silver, and it was designed to be used as a substitute for traditional currency. The coin's design featured the Chamber of Commerce's emblem on one side and the value of the coin on the other. Despite its humble origins, the Token 10 Centimes coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
