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25 Centimes

1920 year
Aluminium 1 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Bayonne (Department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1920
Value
25 Centimes (0.25)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#17706
Rarity index
53%

Reverse

Facial value surrounded by the legend.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE
25
BAYONNE
J.BORY

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 25 Centimes 1920 coin from Commune of Bayonne was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. Aluminum was first used in French coinage in 1917, and it was a significant innovation in the production of coins. The use of aluminum allowed for the creation of lighter coins that were easier to handle and transport, and it also made it possible to produce coins more quickly and in larger quantities. The 25 Centimes 1920 coin from Commune of Bayonne is a unique example of this innovation in coin production, and it is a fascinating piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1920  305000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes 1920 coin.