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20 Centimes
| Zinc | 3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Provisional Government of the French Republic (1944-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1945-1946 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 March 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Value split by hole, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE
FRATERNITE
20 CMES
1945
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 20 Centimes coin from 1945-1946 was minted during a time of great change in France. The coin was produced during the liberation of France from German occupation during World War II. The coin features the profile of a young woman, representing the spirit of France, and on the reverse side, it has the motif of a Gallic rooster, which is a national symbol of France. Despite the challenges faced during this time, the minting of this coin signifies the resilience and determination of the French people to rebuild and move forward.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 B | 99955 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 C | 299342 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 2662000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 B | 5525000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimes 1945-1946 coin.
