1913 Newfoundland One Cent - King George V - Rare Antique Canadian Coin

Item Description:
  • Year: 1913
  • Country: Newfoundland (now part of Canada)
  • Denomination: One Cent
  • Weight5.67 g
    Diameter25.47 mm
    Thickness1.50 mm
  • Obverse: Features the portrait of King George V with the inscription 'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:'
  • Reverse: Displays a crown above the denomination and year 'ONE CENT 1913 NEWFOUNDLAND' surrounded by a floral design.

Historical Significance:

This 1923 1 Franc token issued by the Chambres de Commerce de France represents a unique period in French economic history, post-World War I. These tokens were used to supplement the official currency during times of economic difficulty, making them an interesting piece of numismatic history.