Description:

Up for sale is a 1920 French 2 Francs “Chambre de Commerce” coin, part of the Commerce and Industry token series issued in the early 20th century. These coins were produced during the post–World War I recovery period and were widely used in circulation across France.


Coin Details:

• Country: France

• Year: 1920

• Denomination: 2 Francs

• Composition: Bronze-Aluminum

• Weight: ~8 g

• Diameter: ~27 mm

• Obverse: Inscription “BON POUR 2 FRANCS” surrounded by “CHAMBRES DE COMMERCE DE FRANCE.”

• Reverse: Seated allegorical figure representing commerce and industry, holding a caduceus, with “COMMERCE INDUSTRIE” around the rim and date “1920” below.

• Edge: Smooth


Historical Context:

The “Chambre de Commerce” coins were introduced in 1920 to replace earlier wartime emergency coinage and to stabilize the economy after World War I. The allegorical figure represents the rebuilding of trade and industry in postwar France.


Collector Notes:

• Popular with collectors of French numismatics and early 20th century world coins.

• Attractive large format coin with historic symbolism.


Shipping & Packaging:

• Ships in a protective capsule (as pictured) for safe handling and delivery.

• Combined shipping available for multiple purchases.