© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Cents Non-Magnetic
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 6.00 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1941 |
| Value | 20 Cents (20 centièmes) (0.20 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.00 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Rice plant divides denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE FRANÇAISE
20 CENT.
S
Translation: French Indochina
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in French Indochina. The coin was introduced in 1939, just as the Second World War was beginning, and it was used until 1941, when Japan occupied the region. This means that the coin was used during a time of great political and economic upheaval, and it is a tangible reminder of the complex history of the region during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 14676000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 S | 25000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents (Non-Magnetic) 1939-1941 coin.
