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10 Centimes French Overseas Department
1920 year| Aluminium | 1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Réunion › Réunion (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1816-1965) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Hexagonal (6-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1941 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Face value on top of a star surrounded by 2 dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
CENTIMES
★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Token 10 Centimes coin from Réunion is a rare and unique coin that was issued during a time of economic hardship in the French colony. In 1920, the island was facing a severe shortage of small change, which made everyday transactions difficult for the local population. To address this issue, the colonial administration decided to issue a series of tokens, including the 10 Centimes coin, which was made of aluminum and weighed only 1 gram. Despite its small size and value, the coin was widely accepted and used in the local economy, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes (French Overseas Department) 1920 coin.
