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25 Centimes
| Nickel silver (Copper 600‰, Nickel 200‰ and Zinc 200‰) | 4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1940 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel silver (Copper 600‰, Nickel 200‰ and Zinc 200‰) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 January 1942 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Branch of olive tree, below the vintage.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ·ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
25 CMES
·19 39·
Translation:
LIBERTY·EQUALITY
FRATERNITY
25 CMES
·19 39·
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Comment
Different hole variants exist (size, off-center, non-existent, ...). You can enter them in your personal comments.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Centimes 1938-1940 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1938, just before the outbreak of World War II, and was minted until 1940, when France was occupied by Nazi Germany. Despite the challenges of wartime production, the coin remained in circulation throughout the war years and beyond, becoming a symbol of French resilience and determination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 5170366 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 42964500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 3446375 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes 1938-1940 coin.
