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25 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce de Cholet
1917 year| Cardboard | 0.85 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Cholet (Department of Maine-et-Loire) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Coloured |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON · POUR 25 CENTIMES · VALABLE · JUSQU'A · 1920
25
IMP . ROBERT FP . NANTES
M . LAURENTIN . PINX
Designer: Maurice Laurentin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of cardboard, which is a unique and unusual material for coins. Most coins are made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but this one was made of a lightweight, durable material that was likely chosen due to its availability and affordability during a time of war or economic hardship. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people who created this coin, and it serves as a reminder of the ways in which people have adapted to challenging circumstances throughout history.