Algeria 1 franc Bone Chamber of Commerce Coat of Arms MS63 NGC CuNi coin 1915

The Algeria 1 Franc copper-nickel coin of 1915, issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Bone (today Annaba), represents a fascinating piece of colonial-era history. Certified MS63 by NGC, this coin belongs to a scarce emergency issue struck during World War I, when local trade demanded substitute currency. On the obverse, the design features a classical bust of Marianne, the national symbol of France, crowned with laurel leaves, encircled by the inscription “RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.” The reverse carries a straightforward but bold inscription “CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE BONE – 1 FR” in large letters, surrounded by a plain border. Its utilitarian style reflects the practical purpose of the coin, while its historical background highlights the challenges of commerce and daily life in Algeria under French colonial administration. Today, such issues are highly valued for their rarity, condition, and their direct connection to wartime economic history. A true collectible combining numismatic and historical significance.
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