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© PCGS
20 Cents Pattern
1937 year| Nickel | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 20 Cents (20 centièmes) (0.20 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#409597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANCAISE
ESSAI
20
CENT.
TITRE 0.680.POIDS 5GR.4
Translation:
French Indochina
Trial
0.680 purity, 5.4 grams
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Cents coin from French Indochina, minted in 1937, is a rare and unique coin that features a distinctive design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a dragon, while the reverse side features a rice stalk and the denomination "20 Cents." The coin was minted in nickel, which gives it a silver-like appearance, and it has a diameter of 25mm. What makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in French Indochina. The coin was issued in 1937, just a few years before the outbreak of World War II, and it was minted in a limited quantity, making it a rare and valuable collector's item. Additionally, the coin's design reflects the cultural and historical context of French Indochina during this time period, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
