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10 Centimes Lille
1915 year| Cardboard | 0.4 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Lille (Department of Nord) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Face value to the right of a bundle and above an oak branch, issuer's name around it and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE D'EMISSION DE LILLE
10
CENTIMES
1915
IMP. DELEMAR & DUBAR LILLE
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Centimes (Lille) 1915 coin made of cardboard is that it was issued during a time of war, specifically during World War I, when metals were scarce and in high demand for military purposes. As a result, the Commune of Lille in the Department of Nord, France, resorted to using cardboard as a substitute material for coin production. This coin is a unique example of how the needs of war can drive innovation and resourcefulness in currency production.