Algeria 1917 10 centimes KM-TnA7

from the Swisspat Collection

This zinc ten centimes token was struck for the French colony of Algeria by the Algiers Chamber of Commerce, which produced various 5 and 10 centime tokens in aluminum, iron, and zinc from 1916-1921. France had ruled Algeria since conquering it in the 1840's and many Frenchmen had emigrated there and set up farms, businesses, etc. However, the German occupation of France during World War Two fatally weakened French control and the native Muslim majority began to resist discrimination and oppression. Finally, after an eight year war, president Charles de Gaulle braved the wrath of the French right wing and granted Algeria independence in 1962.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: zinc.

Catalog reference: KM TnA7.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• Bone 1915 10 centimes token
• Oran 1921 10 centimes token
• 1949 20 francs
• 1964 5 centimes
• Coins and currency dated 1917
• return to coins of Algeria