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50 Centimes Société Anonyme Token Coinage; Brass ND
1922 year| Brass | 3.13 g | 22 mm |
| Location | Grande Comore (notgeld) (Comoro Islands (notgeld)) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | Société anonyme de la Grande Comore |
| Period | Province of the French Colony of Madagascar (1912-1946) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1914-1931) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.13 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON DE
F
0,50
REMBOURSABLE
Interesting fact
This coin was used as a substitute for the official currency of France, the franc, during the early 20th century. The Token 50 Centimes was issued by a private company called the Société Anonyme Token Coinage, and it was used to pay for small transactions, such as buying newspapers or streetcar rides. Despite being made of brass, the coin was not officially recognized by the French government, and its use was eventually discontinued. Today, the Token 50 Centimes is a rare and collectible item, sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of currency.
