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25 Centimes
1922 year| Brass | 3.30 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Dunkerque (Department of Nord) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.30 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Uniface (negative of the obverse in hollow, left by the stamping of the very thin blank).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes 1922 coin from Commune of Dunkerque was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued in the midst of World War I, and its production was likely impacted by the war effort. The use of brass, a copper and zinc alloy, was likely chosen for its durability and affordability, as well as its ability to be easily minted and circulated. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of early 20th-century France.