10 Centimes - Chambre de commerce de Dijon [21]

Reverse

Vine leaves and three bunches of grapes in a grenetis surrounded by the legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GENEROSI · BVRGVNDIAE · FRVCTVS · VIRIOVE ·
O. YENCESSE

Engraver: Ovide Yencesse

Comment

This currency was never put into circulation.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Cette monnaie n’a jamais été mise en circulation.

Interesting fact

The 10 Centimes coin from Dijon, France, made of aluminum in 1918, was part of a series of coins issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Dijon to address a shortage of small change during World War I. This coin was unique in that it was made of aluminum, a material that was not commonly used for coinage at the time. The use of aluminum was a cost-saving measure, as it was less expensive than traditional metals like copper or silver. Despite its unusual material, the coin was still widely accepted and used in circulation. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.