10 Centimes Rouen

The 10 Centimes (Rouen) 1918 coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in France. The country was in the midst of World War I, and the government was struggling to finance the war effort. To address this issue, the French government decided to introduce a new currency made of aluminum, which was a cheaper and more abundant metal than the traditional metals used in coinage, such as gold, silver, and copper. The 10 Centimes (Rouen) 1918 coin was one of the first coins to be made from aluminum, and it was produced in large quantities to help alleviate the shortage of small change in circulation. Despite its humble origins, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.