French Indochina Silver Coin Value 

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Silver coins were in regular circulation in French Indochina. The values below represent the intrinsic value of silver coins from French Indochina.

French Indochina silver coins that are in uncirculated condition, or that may be rare and collectible may also have numismatic value. You can use this table as a guide when buying and selling circulated silver coins from French Indochina.

The melt values are calculated and displayed in USD based on the today's silver spot price of $30.03 per troy ounce.

 
 
Denomination / Currency Years Minted Fineness Gross Weight (g) ASW (g) ASW (oz t) Melt Value
10 Centimes 1898- 1919 .835 2.7 2.25 .0725 $2.18
10 Centimes 1920 .400 3 1.20 .0386 $1.16
10 Centimes 1921- 1937 .680 2.7 1.84 .059 $1.77
20 Centimes 1898- 1916 .835 5.4 4.51 .145 $4.35
20 Centimes 1920 .400 6 2.40 .0772 $2.32
20 Centimes 1921- 1937 .680 5.4 3.67 .1181 $3.55
50 Centimes 1896- 1936 .900 13.5 12.15 .3906 $11.73
1 Piastre 1895- 1928 .900 27 24.30 .7813 $23.46
1 Piastre 1931 .900 20 18.00 .5787 $17.38

French Indochina Silver Coins

French Colonial Indochina, which comprised modern-day Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, used a range of silver coins during its colonial period. The primary currency was the Piastre, but there were other denominations as well.

Primary Silver Coins

Piastre de Commerce

  • Denominations: The primary silver coin was the Piastre de Commerce.
  • Weight and Composition: Initially, the Piastre was 27.215 grams of 90% silver, giving it a silver content of about 24.5 grams.
  • Design: Typically featured Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic, and other colonial symbols.

Sub-Denominations in Centimes

  • 50 Centimes: These were smaller silver coins, commonly used in daily transactions.
  • 20 Centimes: Lesser-used in silver but common in other metals.
  • 10 Centimes: Occasionally minted in silver but also found in bronze and other materials.

Other Circulating Denominations

  • 5 Centimes, 1 Centime: Primarily minted in non-precious metals but circulated alongside silver coins.

These coins were crucial for trade within Indochina and with neighboring regions. The Piastre was equivalent to the Spanish Dollar, a widely accepted trade coin in Asia.

Use this guide to determine the melt value of French Indochina silver coins.