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20 Cents Pattern ND
1920 year| Silver | 26 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 20 Cents (20 centièmes) (0.20 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#409588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
20
CENT.
TITRE 0.680.POIDS 5GR.4
Translation:
French Indochina
0.680 purity, 5.4 grams
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Cents coin from French Indochina is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1920 as a trial strike, and only a few samples were produced. It features a distinctive design that showcases a blend of French and Indochinese elements, with the obverse bearing the image of a dragon and the reverse featuring a stylized image of a rice stalk. The coin was minted in silver, which adds to its rarity and value among collectors. Today, the Pattern 20 Cents coin is highly sought after by numismatists and collectors of rare coins, and it is considered a valuable piece of history from the French Indochina era.
