French Indo-China (Coins)

Area: 272,355 square miles                         Population: 30,000,000

The French colonies and pretectorates of Annam, Cochinchina, Camboda and Tonkin were originally combined to form this colonial territory. Laos was added in 1893 and Kouang-Tcheou-Wan in 1898.

Monetary System

5 Sapek = 1 Centime, 100 Centimes = 1 Piastre

1941 (S) French Indo-China 20 Centimes (Cu-Ni) - XF

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Obverse bust facing right of Marianne. Rev. rice plants, value. Scalloped border, minted in San Francisco. Sharp extra fine example with hints of remaining luster and nice eye appeal. Below average marks, hint of gold at rim edge. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

FRINDCN20C41

$5.00

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