1⁄600 Piastre

€1.00
IssuerTonkin
Year1905
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1⁄600 Piastre (1⁄600 ICFP)
CurrencyFrench Indochinese piastre (1884-1945)
CompositionZinc
Weight2.10 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness0.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1, Lec#3, Gad#1
Obverse descriptionLegend surrounding the hole.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPROTECTORAT DU TONKIN 1905
(Translation: Protectorate of Tonkin)
Reverse descriptionSeven Chinese ideograms surrounding the hole.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering百分六 寶通 之 一
(Translation: Lục Bách Phân Nhất Chi / Thông Bảo 1 part of 600 / Universal currency)
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1905  - - 60 000 000
Catalog ID5351921390
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