Coin France 2 Francs Etat Francais - 1944 C SPL

This 2 Francs coin, dated 1944 and minted in Castelsarrasin (workshop C), bears witness to a particular period in French history. Issued under the aegis of the French State, it reflects the political and economic context of France during the Second World War.

The coin is made of aluminum, a light and abundant metal, used to replace rarer precious metals in wartime. It weighs 2.2 grams and has a diameter of 27 millimeters.

The year 1944 was marked by significant upheavals linked to the Liberation. France was still under partial occupation, but the Allied forces were advancing. This situation led to monetary and economic instability, hence the need to mint coins in temporary workshops such as the one in Castelsarrasin.

The presence of the mint mark "C" indicates that the coin was minted in Castelsarrasin, a town in Tarn-et-Garonne. During the Liberation, a temporary branch of the Monnaie de Paris was established there. This relocation aimed to meet the urgent cash needs of the population and the administration, in the absence of stable and reliable economic circuits. The workshop was quickly set up to mint coins.