© CGB
© CGB
10 Centimes - Ville de Bessières
| Cardboard | - | - |
| Issuer | Commune of Bessières (Department of Haute-Garonne) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1916-1918 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#335825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wet stamp from the town hall.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAIRIE DE BESSIERES
Comment
No signature; no number.Printed in black on round blue card.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Centimes coin from Ville de Bessières (31) 1916-1918 is that it was made of cardboard, which is a unique and unusual material for coins. This was likely due to the scarcity of metals during World War I, which led to the use of alternative materials for coin production. The use of cardboard for coins was a temporary measure and was discontinued after the war.