French Indochina Coin List
The monetary history of French Indochina is a fascinating chapter in Southeast Asian numismatics. During the French colonial period, which extended from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, the region underwent major changes in its monetary system, reflecting European influence on the local economy.
The Indochina piastra
The piastra of Indochina was the main unit of currency during much of French colonial rule. Introduced in 1885, this currency replaced the various local currencies and was divided into 100 centimes. The piastra was minted in silver and later in other metals, and its designs often combined French and Asian elements, such as the effigy of Marianne along with local motifs.
Transition and legacy
After World War II, Indochina's monetary system began to fragment. In 1953, the Indochina franc was introduced as a transitional measure before the independence of the countries in the region. This period saw the issuance of some of the rarest and most sought after pieces by collectors. After independence, each nation developed its own monetary system, but coins and banknotes from the colonial era remain objects of great numismatic interest, testimony to a crucial era in the history of Southeast Asia.
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The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable French Indochina coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
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.
Coins of French Indochina according to historical period
For ease of organization, the coins have been arranged according to their historical period, both current and old French Indochina coins are classified by their numismatic historical categories according to their issues.
Conchinchina Tonkin French Administration 1885-1940 Vichy France 1940-1944 Federation of Indochina 1945-1947Coin Catalog
French Indochina | 1 centime
French Indochina | 1/600 piastres (Tonkin Protectorate)
French Indochina | 10 cents
French Indochina | 10 cents
French Indochina | 20 cents
French Indochina | 20 cents
French Indochina | 50 centimes
French Indochina | 50 céntimes
French Indochina | 50 centimes
French Indochina | 1 piastre
French Indochina | 1 piastre
French Indochina | 1 sapeque
French Indochina | 1 cent
French Indochina | 1 cent
French Indochina | 10 centimes
French Indochina | 20 cents
French Indochina | 1 centime
French Indochina | 20 cents (Mule)
French Indochina | 10 cents
French Indochina | 20 cents
French Indochina | 10 centimes
French Indochina | 10 cent
French Indochina | 20 centimes
French Indochina | 20 centimes
French Indochina | 5 centimes
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