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French India Coin List

The monetary history of French India is a fascinating chapter in colonial numismatics. During its existence as a French territory, which extended from the 17th century to the mid-20th century, French India underwent several changes in its monetary system, reflecting both European influence and local traditions.

Coins used in French India

Initially, French India used a variety of coins, including silver fanons and copper cash. In the 19th century, the French Indian franc was introduced, which coexisted with the Indian rupee. This franc had a fixed parity with the rupee, facilitating trade between the French and British territories. Coins minted for French India often featured designs that combined French and Indian elements, such as the Gallic cockerel along with local motifs.

Numismatic milestones

One of the most significant milestones in the numismatics of French India was the issuance of banknotes by the Bank of Indochina beginning in 1875. These banknotes, denominated in rupees, featured texts in French and Tamil. Another important event was the minting of special coins for Pondicherry at the Paris Mint in 1836, marking a special recognition of this territory. The monetary transition during India's independence in 1954 is also a period of great interest to collectors, with limited issues and transitional coins now highly sought after pieces.

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French India is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the India old coins.

The most valuable and popular coins

The most valuable French India coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

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India Francesa | 1/4 rupee (Arcot)

KM#3 FO#22602
Year 1737

India Francesa | 1 rupee (Arcot)

KM#5 FO#22599
Year 1737

India Francesa | 1 rupee (Arcot)

KM#8 FO#22597
Year 1748

India Francesa | 1 nazarana rupee (Arcot)

KM#9 FO#22596
Year 1751

India Francesa | 1 rupee (Arcot)

KM#12 FO#22595
Year 1754

India Francesa | 1/2 rupee (Arcot)

KM#14 FO#22600
Year 1771

India Francesa | 1 rupee (Arcot)

KM#15 FO#22594
Year 1764

India Francesa | 1 nazarana rupee (Arcot)

KM#16 FO#22593
Year 1765

India Francesa | 1 fanon (Pondichéry)

KM#18 FO#27535
Year 1771

India Francesa | 1/2 rupee (Arcot)

KM#26 FO#22601
Year 1739

India Francesa | 1 rupee (Arcot)

KM#27 FO#22598
Year 1738

India Francesa | 1 doudou (Pondichery)

KM#33 FO#22585
Year 1720

India Francesa | 1 doudou (Pondichery)

KM#34 FO#22584
Year 1715

India Francesa | 1 doudou (Pondichery)

KM#35 FO#22583
Year 1715

India Francesa | 1/2 fanon (Pondichery)

KM#36 FO#22579
Year 1723

India Francesa | 1/2 fanon (Pondichery)

KM#37 FO#22581
Year 1715

India Francesa | 1/2 fanon (Pondichery)

KM#39 FO#22580
Year 1720

India Francesa | 1 fanon (Pondichery)

KM#41 FO#22578
Year 1715

India Francesa | 1 fanon (Pondichery)

KM#42 FO#22577
Year 1723

India Francesa | 1 fanon (Pondichery)

KM#43 FO#22576
Year 1750

India Francesa | 1 fanon (Pondichery)

KM#44 FO#22575
Year 1760

India Francesa | 2 fanon (Pondichery)

KM#46 FO#22564
Year 1720

India Francesa | 2 fanon (Pondichery)

KM#47 FO#22567
Year 1770

India Francesa | 2 fanon (Pondichery)

KM#48 FO#22565
Year 1720

India Francesa | 1 pagoda (Pondichery)

KM#49 FO#22569
Year 1715

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