Martinique

Martinique

French Colony (1635-1946), French Overseas Department (1946-2003), French Overseas Region (2003-present)

Location: Windward Islands

Capital City: Saint Pierre (1635-1692), Fort-de-France (1692-present)

Government type: French Territory

Main languages: French, Martinican Creole

Main religions: Catholic Christianity

Chronology

1635: Franc establishes colony on Martinique

1635-1674: Administered by the Compagnie des Indies Occidentales

1762-1763: Occupied by Britain

1794-1802: Occupied by Britain

1809-1814: Occupied by Britain

1815-1816: Occupied by Britain

1940-1943: Aligned with Vichy France

1946: Designated an Overseas Department

2003: Designated an Overseas Region

Currency

Franc (1855-1959)

1 Franc = 100 Centimes

New Franc (1960-2001)

1 Franc = 100 Centimes

Coins from Martinique in the collection

•50 Centime, 1897 (cupronickel, Paris mint, KM#40)