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20 Cents
| Silver (.900) | 5.443 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1885-1895 |
| Value | 20 Cents (20 centièmes) (0.20 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5.443 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE ·
20
CENT.
TITRE 0.900.POIDS 5.443.
Translation:
French Indochina
0.900 purity, 5.443 grams
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Cents 1885-1895 coin from French Indochina is that it features a unique blend of French and Indochinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a Gallic rooster, a symbol of France, while the reverse side features a traditional Indochinese dragon. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of French Indochina, which was a colony of France in Southeast Asia from 1862 to 1954.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | 1280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents 1885-1895 coin.
