25 Centimes 1920 front 25 Centimes 1920 back
25 Centimes 1920 photo
© Pimousse DB-Monnaie

25 Centimes

1920 year
Aluminium 1.22 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Charlieu (Department of Loire)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1920
Value
25 Centimes (0.25)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.22 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20032
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Face value and date in a grenetis surrounded by the legend.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNION COMMERCIALE
25c-
1920
J BORY
* ET INDUSTRIELLE *

Unabridged legend: 25 centimes

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 25 Centimes 1920 coin from Commune of Charlieu 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 field of numismatics. The use of aluminum allowed for the production of lighter coins, which made them easier to handle and transport. Additionally, aluminum was also seen as a more durable material than the traditional metals used in coin production, such as copper and silver. The 25 Centimes 1920 coin from Commune of Charlieu is a unique piece of history that showcases the early use of aluminum in coin production.