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20 Centimes

1918 year
Aluminium 1.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Commune of Neuilly-sur-Seine (Department of Hauts-de-Seine)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
20 Centimes (0.20)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.6 g
Size
26 × 26 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#11575
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

Facial value surrounded by the legend.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOLIDARITE COMMERCIALE ET INDUSTRIELLE
20c.

Unabridged legend: 20 centimes

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 20 Centimes 1918 coin from Commune of Neuilly-sur-Seine was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in France. The country was experiencing a severe shortage of small change, and the government was forced to issue emergency currency, such as this coin, to address the issue. Despite its humble denomination, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that speaks to the resilience and resourcefulness of the French people during a time of crisis.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  - - - - - -

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