50 Centimes - Mairie de Yerres (78) ND (1914-1921) front 50 Centimes - Mairie de Yerres (78) ND (1914-1921) back
50 Centimes - Mairie de Yerres (78) ND (1914-1921) photo
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50 Centimes - Mairie de Yerres 78 ND

 
Bimetallic: cardboard centre in aluminium ring - 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Yerres (Department of Essonne)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1914-1921
Value
50 Centimes (0.50)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Bimetallic: cardboard centre in aluminium ring
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#332117
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Sealed face value and monogram.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
GP

Comment

White round cardboard with metal circle.

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made with a unique bimetallic composition, featuring a cardboard center surrounded by an aluminum ring. This distinctive design was used during a specific period (1914-1921) and adds to the coin's historical and collectible value.