Tunisia 1941 2 francs

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

All minting of Tunisian coins during the French protectorate period occurred in Paris (note the privy marks). This type was struck for circulation in 1921, 1924, 1926, 1941 and 1945; none are rare. The French left in 1956 and in 1957 a republic was established, ousting the discredited monarchy.

Recorded mintage: 1,976,000.

Specification: 8 g, aluminum bronze, 27 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM-248.

Source:

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

Link to:

• AH 1347/1928-A 2 francs
• AH 1357 10 francs
• AH 1360/1941 50 centimes
• AH 1360/1941 20 francs
• AH 1361/1942 10 francs
• AH 1364/1945 franc
• Coins and currency dated 1941