Madagascar

The Madagascar category includes coins issued and used in Madagascar since the beginning of the French presence on the island. It falls within the lineage of French Colonies and Overseas Territories (since 1600) and all French Coins (470 to 2002).

This section covers a rich historical period, from the first attempts at colonial settlement to independence and the issuance of Madagascar's own currency. Collectors will find here coins testifying to French influence, specific issues for the territory, and design variations reflecting political and economic developments.

It potentially includes the following types of coins: coins from France that circulated in Madagascar, specific coins minted for Madagascar under French administration, and the first coins issued after independence in continuity with the monetary standards established by France. The study of these coins offers an insight into the economic and political history of Madagascar under French domination and influence.

Collectors and numismatists interested in French colonial history and exotic coins will find in this category a set of coins to understand the monetary history of Madagascar and its link with France.