25 Centimes

The 25 Centimes 1918 coin from Commune of Poissy was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in France. The country was in the midst of World War I, and the government was struggling to finance the war effort. To address this issue, the French government decided to mint coins made of aluminum, which was a cheaper and more abundant metal than traditional metals like gold, silver, or copper. This coin, made of aluminum and weighing only 1.5 grams, was a result of that decision. Despite its humble composition, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of French history.