20 Centimes - Groupement des Commerçants, Industriels et Habitants - Joinville-le-Pont [94] 1918 front 20 Centimes - Groupement des Commerçants, Industriels et Habitants - Joinville-le-Pont [94] 1918 back
20 Centimes - Groupement des Commerçants, Industriels et Habitants - Joinville-le-Pont [94] 1918 photo
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20 Centimes - Groupement des Commerçants, Industriels et Habitants - Joinville-le-Pont [94]

1918 year
Aluminium 1.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Commune of Joinville-le-Pont (Department of Val-de-Marne)
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#21027
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Facial value surrounded by the legend.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GROUPEMENT DES COMMERÇANTS INDUSTRIELS & HABITANTS
20c.

Unabridged legend: 20 centimes

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material for coins at the time. Aluminum was first used in coinage in the late 19th century, and it was not widely used until the early 20th century. The use of aluminum in coins was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production, as it was less expensive than traditional metals like gold, silver, and copper. However, aluminum coins were not widely accepted by the public, and they were eventually phased out in many countries due to their low durability and resistance to wear and tear. Today, aluminum coins are considered rare and are highly sought after by collectors.