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20 Cents
1945 year| Aluminium | 2.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1945 |
| Value | 20 Cents (20 centièmes) (0.20 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Rice plant divides denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE FRANÇAISE
20 CENT.
B
Translation:
French Indochina
20 Centimes
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Cents 1945 coin from French Indochina made of Aluminium weighing 2.2 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was minted in 1945, just as World War II was coming to an end, and the French colonial administration was struggling to maintain control over Indochina in the face of growing nationalist movements. The coin's design, which features a stylized image of a rice plant and the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité," reflects the colonial powers' attempts to promote their values and ideals in the region. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a reminder of the complex and multifaceted nature of colonialism.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 15412000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 B | 6665000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 C | 22423000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents 1945 coin.
