© CGB
© CGB
20 Centimes Vichy French State, Zinc, "20", heavy type
| Zinc | 3.50 g | 24.50 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1941-1943 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 24.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 March 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Value above and below hole, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
CENTIMES
1941
Engraver: Atelier de gravure
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin comes in two varieties:- KM#900.1 heavy (3.5 grams) - thick flan
- KM#900.2 light (3 grams) - thin flan
The change in weight happens by the application of a decree of 26 July 1943. The 2 varieties exist only for the year 1943 (from the french book "the Franc IX"). The World Coins is wrong when mentioning the 2 varieties for 1941 and 1942.
Some Numista members found coins of weighing 3 to 3.5 grams for coins from 1941 they have to be considered as heavy even if their weight is not clearly heavy.
Interesting fact
The 20 Centimes coin from the Vichy French State was minted during World War II, specifically between 1941 and 1943. During this time, France was under German occupation, and the Vichy government was established as a puppet state. The coin was minted in zinc, which was a common material for coins at the time, and it weighs 3.50 grams. Despite its relatively small size and value, the coin remains an interesting piece of history, especially for collectors and historians interested in the numismatics of World War II and the Vichy regime.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1942 | 112868000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 64088000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Zinc, "20", heavy type) 1941-1943 coin.
