20 Centimes - Token (1865)
Features
| Denomination | 20 Centimes |
| Catalog Number | KM# Tn5 |
| Weight (g) | 1.64 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18 |
| Shape: | Polygone (20 Sides) |
| Composition: | Brass |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
| Token |
Obverse
Lettering:
TRAVAUX DU CANAL DE SUEZ ÉGYPTE
Description:
3 masted ship at the sea surrounded by a beaded circle. Legend "SUEZ CANAL WORKS" in French above and country name "EGYPT" below.
TRAVAUX DU CANAL DE SUEZ ÉGYPTE
Description:
3 masted ship at the sea surrounded by a beaded circle. Legend "SUEZ CANAL WORKS" in French above and country name "EGYPT" below.
Reverse
Lettering:
BOREL LAVALLEY ET COMPIE. BON POUR * 20 * CENTIMES. 1865
Description:
Denomination with two stars surrounded by beaded circle. Legend "BOREL LAVALLEY ET COMPIE
Issuer: The engineer Edmond Lavalley (1826-1906) headed this company which carried out earthworks for Ferdinand de Lesseps.
BOREL LAVALLEY ET COMPIE. BON POUR * 20 * CENTIMES. 1865
Description:
Denomination with two stars surrounded by beaded circle. Legend "BOREL LAVALLEY ET COMPIE
Issuer: The engineer Edmond Lavalley (1826-1906) headed this company which carried out earthworks for Ferdinand de Lesseps.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | Unknown |