15 Centimos Monistrol ND
1937 year| Cardboard | - | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Monistrol de Montserrat (Province of Barcelona) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 15 Centimos (0.15 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#411268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Red round cardboard with round coat of arms of Catalonia, Montserrat mountains above and three five-pointed stars on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AJUNTAMENT DE MONISTROL
Translation: City Council of Monistrol
Edge
Plain
Comment
Local Spanish Civil War banknotes: Created by municipalities, cooperatives, unions and other organizations due to the scarcity of fiduciary currency in small purchases and exchanges during the Spanish Civil War.
Municipality: Monistrol de Montserrat (Monistrol on coin) - Province: Barcelona - Autonomous community: Catalonia
Cardboard coin printed in Tipografia Centre d'Administració Municipal (C. A. M.) of Barcelona (Spain).
No date on coin but printed on November 7, 1937.
Interesting fact
The 15 Centimos (Monistrol) ND (1937) coin made of Cardboard is a rare and unique coin that was issued during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) as a substitute for traditional metallic coins, which were in short supply at the time. The use of cardboard as a material for coins was a temporary measure implemented by the Republican government to address the shortage of coinage caused by the war. This coin is a fascinating piece of history that highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people during times of crisis.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1937) | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 15 Centimos (Monistrol) ND (1937) coin.
