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10 Centimes - Union commerciale et industrielle - La Clayette [71]
1922 yearAluminium | 1 g | 23 mm |
Issuer | Commune of La Clayette (Department of Saône-et-Loire) |
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Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1922 |
Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
Composition | Aluminium |
Weight | 1 g |
Diameter | 23 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#322595 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Face value and date in a grenetis surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION COMMERCIALE
10c.
1922
· ET INDUSTRIELLE ·
Unabridged legend: 10 centimes
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes coin from La Clayette, France, was issued in 1922 and features an unusual design for a coin of its time. Instead of featuring a portrait of a political leader or a national symbol, the coin bears the image of a handshake between two people, symbolizing the union of commerce and industry. This design was chosen to represent the importance of collaboration and cooperation between different sectors of society, and it remains a unique and interesting feature of this coin.