© doublezon
© doublezon
10 Centimes - Plantier-Boisonnet Sidi Bel-Abbés
1916 year| Aluminium | - | 30 mm |
| Location | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Type | Trade tokens › Business tokens |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1848-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#35264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10 CENT HORLOGERIE BIJOUTERIE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This 10 centimes Trade token from Algeria, issued in 1916 by the Plantier-Boisonnet company in Sidi Bel-Abbés, was made out of aluminium. It was used for local trade at a time when the French colonial authorities had not yet fully established a stable currency system in the country. Aluminium was chosen for its scarcity and durability, as it was meant to serve as a replacement for actual currency until a more stable system could be implemented. The coin has an intricate design, featuring the profile of a woman and Arabic inscriptions, which reflect the mix of French colonial influence and local culture at the time.
