25 Centimes 1920-1921 front 25 Centimes 1920-1921 back
25 Centimes 1920-1921 photo
© Pimousse DB-Monnaie

25 Centimes

 
Iron 1.2 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Dunkerque (Department of Nord)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1920-1921
Value
25 Centimes (0.25)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Iron
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20039
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Uniface (negative of the obverse in hollow, left by the stamping of the very thin blank).Automatically translated

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 25 Centimes 1920-1921 coin from Commune of Dunkerque was minted during a time of economic turmoil in France, specifically during the Franco-Belgian War. The coin was made of iron, which was a more affordable material than traditional metals like gold or silver, and it was designed to be easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. Despite its humble origins, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.