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France 10 centimes 1941 - French State (Vichy) large module

France · 1941 · 10 centimes
Circulating coinCommon
€0.20estimate
70,860,000coins minted
N704 KM898
RAReference number RARA-SJSI4
Circulating coin

Series of holed zinc 10 centimes of the French State, large module (1941-1943)

The coin's story

This zinc 10 centimes coin, pierced with a central hole, was struck under the French State, the Vichy regime (1940-1944). Zinc, a poor metal, replaced the cupronickel of the pre-war holed coins. The legend ÉTAT FRANÇAIS replaced RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, and the republican motto disappeared. Both sides are the work of the engraving workshop of the Paris Mint, which signs A. DE G. According to Numista, the weight and thickness vary greatly, because of the poor quality of the zinc and the wear of the equipment. The 1941 date has 70,860,000 pieces. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 20 March 1947.

    ObverseThe Ears of Wheat

    ETAT FRANÇAIS
    Design
    ÉTAT FRANÇAIS in two lines above the hole, four ears of wheat tied with a ring below.
    Legend
    ETAT FRANÇAIS (French State).
    Signature
    A. DE G. (engraving workshop).

    APEngraved by Atelier de Gravure de la Monnaie de Paris

    ReverseThe Oak Sprigs

    10 CENTIMES 1941
    Design
    The value and the date above and below the hole, between two oak sprigs.
    Denomination
    10 CENTIMES.
    Date
    1941.

    APEngraved by Atelier de Gravure de la Monnaie de Paris

    Specifications

    • Denomination10 centimes
    • Year1941
    • Mintage70,860,000
    • MintMonnaie de Paris
    • MaterialZinc
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter21 mm
    • Thickness1 mm
    • Weight2.5 g
    • EdgeThe edge is reeded
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    10 centimes 21 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

    Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1 mm.

    Composition

    Zinc100 %

    Reference catalogues

    N704Numista KM898Krause (Standard Catalog of World Coins)

    Same country, same period at the scale of real diameters

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    By the same engraver: Atelier de Gravure de la Monnaie de Paris 9 coins

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