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50 Centimes
1920 year| Aluminium | 1.2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Maisons-Lafitte (Department of Yvelines) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Facial value in a grenetis surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ASSTION DES COMMERÇANTS & INDUSTRIELS
50c.
· 1920 ·
Unabridged legend:
Association des commerçants et industriels
50 centimes
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Centimes coin from Commune of Maisons-Lafitte (Department of Yvelines) made of Aluminium weighing 1.2 g is interesting because it was produced during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. Aluminum was first used in French coinage in 1920, and it was a significant innovation in the production of coins, as it was lighter, more durable, and less expensive than traditional metals like silver and gold. The use of aluminum in coins also allowed for the production of larger coins, like the 50 Centimes, which was previously made of bronze or other metals. This coin is a unique example of the early use of aluminum in coin production and represents an important milestone in the history of numismatics.