Vichy France 50 Centimes

After the fall of France in 1940, a French state was created under Marshal Philippe Petain and based in the town of Vichy. Between 1942 and 1944 new coins were issued and here we can offer you a selection in Very Fine condition. It has the double-bladed axe with grain sprigs and ETAT FRANÇAIS on the obverse, while the reverse has the denomination and the new motto of “Travail, Famille, Patrie” (Work, Family, Fatherland) that was brought in under the Occupation.