45 Centimos Numeral; countermark on 2 red centimos ND
1938 year| Cardboard | 0.5 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish notgeld (Spain) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 45 Centimos (0.45 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 0.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | 1 April 1939 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#151029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLUS ULTRA
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cardboard printed in Aspe.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 45 Centimos coin from Spanish notgeld (Spain) made of Cardboard weighing 0.5 g is that it was used as a form of emergency currency during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The coin was issued by the Republican government in 1938 as a substitute for the official currency, which was in short supply due to the war. The use of cardboard as a material for the coin was a practical solution to the shortage of metals, and it also helped to reduce the weight of the coin, making it easier to handle and transport. Despite its humble origins, the 45 Centimos coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians, serving as a tangible reminder of the resourcefulness and resilience of the Spanish people during a time of great turmoil.
