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France 10 centimes 1943 - Vichy France small module

France · 1943 · 10 centimes
Circulating coinCommon
€0.16estimate
24,638,000coins minted
N1140 KM903
RAReference number RARA-F4VGJ
Circulating coin

Series of holed zinc 10 centimes of the French State, small module (1943-1944)

The coin's story

This zinc 10 centimes coin, pierced with a central hole, is the reduced version of the 10 centimes of the French State, the Vichy regime. The large module of 1941, of 21 millimetres and 2.5 grams, was replaced in 1943 by this small module of 17.3 millimetres and 1.5 grams, saving even more metal. The legend ÉTAT FRANÇAIS replaced RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. Both sides are the work of the engraving workshop of the Paris Mint, which signs A. DE G. The 1943 date has 24,638,000 pieces. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 20 March 1947.

    ObverseThe Ears of Wheat

    ETAT FRANÇAIS A. DE G.
    Design
    ÉTAT FRANÇAIS above the hole, two ears of wheat around the bottom of the hole.
    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 1943
    Design
    The value above the hole, the word CENTIMES and the date below, between two oak sprigs.
    Denomination
    10 CENTIMES.
    Date
    1943.

    APEngraved by Atelier de Gravure de la Monnaie de Paris

    Specifications

    • Denomination10 centimes
    • Year1943
    • Mintage24,638,000
    • MintMonnaie de Paris
    • MaterialZinc
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter17.3 mm
    • Thickness1.25 mm
    • Weight1.5 g
    • EdgeThe edge is reeded
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    10 centimes 17.3 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

    Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.25 mm.

    Composition

    Zinc100 %

    Reference catalogues

    N1140Numista KM903Krause (Standard Catalog of World Coins)

    Same country, same period at the scale of real diameters

    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 1 franc1948 · 23 mm

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

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