Coin France 20 Centimes Etat Francais - 1944 in Zinc

This 20 centime coin, struck in zinc, was issued in 1944 by the French State. It represents a specific period in French history.

The coin has a face value of 20 centimes. It weighs 3.15 grams and its diameter measures 24 millimeters.

The coin's composition is zinc, a common metal used during this period due to material restrictions caused by the war. The mint is not specified, but the coin was produced in large quantities with a mintage of 64,088,000 copies.

The year of issue, 1944, is a key date in World War II, marking a period of transition and significant political changes in France. This coin testifies to the economic conditions and material choices of that time.

The 1944 20 centime coin is a historical artifact, reflecting the material constraints and economic choices of the French State during a period of global conflict. It is an example of the coins in circulation at that time and their role in the daily economy.