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20 Centimes Vichy French State
1941 year| Zinc | 3.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.30 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 March 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Center hole divides denomination, oak leaves flank, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VINGT
CENTIMES
1941
Translation:
TWENTY
CENTIMES
1941
Engraver: Atelier de gravure
Edge
Reeded (varieties may exist concerning wide and narrow reeding)
Interesting fact
The 1941 Vichy French State 20 Centimes coin was minted during the Nazi occupation of France, and it features a unique design that reflects the political situation of the time. The coin bears the inscription "État Français" (French State) and the motto "Travail, Famille, Patrie" (Work, Family, Fatherland), which were the values promoted by the Vichy regime. Additionally, the coin features a stylized image of a wheat sheaf, which symbolized the agricultural sector and the idea of a "return to the land" that was promoted by the Vichy government. Overall, this coin serves as a tangible reminder of a complex and tumultuous period in French history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 54044000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimes (Vichy French State) 1941 coin.
