© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Cents Pattern
1945 year| Aluminium | - | 22.8 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1945 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 22.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#430262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Geometric pattern above and below denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10 Cent.
EƧƧAI
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Cents coin from French Indochina, made of Aluminum in 1945, is a rare and unique coin. It was created as a pattern coin, which means it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype. The coin features a portrait of a young woman on the obverse side and a rice stalk on the reverse side. The use of aluminum in the coin's minting process was unusual for the time period, as most coins were made of more traditional metals like copper, silver, or gold. This coin's unique composition and design make it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians interested in the numismatics of French Indochina.
