French Indochina ½ Cent, 1939 – 1940

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country French Indochina French Indochina
Currency Piastre (1880 – 1952)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Cent
Year 1939 – 1940
Ruler Third Republic (1870–1940)
Composition Zinc
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.04
Diameter (mm) 21
Thickness (mm) 1.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Cent from French Indochina. Issued from 1939 to 1940. Struck in Zinc. Measures 21 mm and weighs 3.04 g.

Obverse
Center hole divides RF, liberty cap above, wreath surrounds (République Française)
Reverse
Denomination divided by grain sprigs around center hole, date below (French Indochina)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1940  Wing — — 31%
1939  Wing 185K € 940,00 81%

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