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10 Cents Magnetic
| Nickel | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1940 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Rice plant divides denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE FRANÇAISE
10 CENT.
Translation: French Indochina
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Security edge/Reeded edge - both variants exists for both years.
Comment
Of the coins dated 1940 ,25,270,000 were minted by the United States Mint in San Francisco.Interesting fact
The 10 Cents (Magnetic) coin from French Indochina, minted between 1939 and 1940, is interesting because it was made of nickel, a metal that was commonly used in coinage during that time period. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it was designed with a unique magnetic feature, which was a rare and innovative aspect of coin design at that time. This feature was intended to help prevent counterfeiting and make the coin easily identifiable as authentic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 16841000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 25505000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents (Magnetic) 1939-1940 coin.
