Obverse
ETAT FRANÇAIS
The obverse is marked 'ETAT FRANÇAIS' over a central hole. Four ears of wheat are arranged across the hole.
APEngraved by Atelier de Gravure de la Monnaie de Paris (A.G.M.M.)
France 20 cents 1941 - French State (Zinc)
France · 1941 · 20 centimesCommon
€1.00minimum price
54,044,000coins minted
N888 KM899
The coin's story
This coin of 20 cents zinc was struck under the regime of the French State (Vichy) during the Second World War, due to the scarcity of precious metals. It has a hole in its center. There are two main variants for 1941: one with the face value inscribed in digits ('20'), and another with the value in letters ('VINGT'), the latter being more rare and sought after.
Reverse
VINGT CENTIMES 1941
The reverse shows the names 'VINGT' and 'CENTIMES' above and below the central hole and the year '1941', all surrounded by oak branches.
APEngraved by Atelier de Gravure de la Monnaie de Paris (A.G.M.M.)
Specifications
- Denomination20 centimes
- Year1941
- Mintage54,044,000
- MintMonnaie de Paris
- MaterialZinc
- ShapeRound
- Diameter24 mm
- Thickness1.5 mm
- Weight3.5 g
- EdgeReeded
- ScriptsLatin
Actual size
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.5 mm.
Composition
Zinc 100 %
10 centimes1943 · 17.3 mm
10 centimes1945 · 17 mm
50 centimes1941 · 18 mm
50 centimes1942 · 18 mm
10 centimes1941 · 21 mm
10 centimes1941 · 21 mm
1 franc1942 · 23 mm