10 Centimes - Union Commerciale et Industrielle - Caen [14]

Reverse

Face value below the issuer and above the date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VILLE DE CAEN
10c.
* 1921 *

Unabridged legend: 10 centimes

Edge

Plain

Comment

Varieties:
There are 3 varieties of reverse characterized by different spacing between the words "VILLE" "DE" and "CAEN" (Elie 2003, p. 65).

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Variétés :
Il existe 3 variétés de revers caractérisées par des écartements différents entre les mots "VILLE" "DE" et "CAEN" (Elie 2003, p. 65).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material for coins at the time. Aluminum was first used in coinage in the late 19th century, and it was not widely used until the early 20th century. The use of aluminum in coins was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production, as it was less expensive than traditional metals like silver and gold. However, it was also seen as a less durable material, and coins made of aluminum were not as widely accepted as those made of other metals. Despite these challenges, the use of aluminum in coins continued, and it remains a common material for coins today.