Tonkin

This category is dedicated to coins minted in Tonkin, a French colony in Indochina, from the beginning of the French presence until the demise of French Indochina. 

Explore a selection of coins reflecting the monetary history of this region of Southeast Asia under French administration.

You will find local sapeques reminted by the French, piastres and centimes in silver and bronze, minted specifically for Tonkin, often bearing inscriptions in French and Chinese characters.

The study of these coins allows us to understand the economic and political issues of French colonization in Indochina.

Discover rare and sought-after coins for collectors, witnesses of a bygone era.