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5 Centimes
1943 year| Brass | 1.4 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free France (1940-1945) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1960) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#102724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Motto of France, value, date, and motto of the government in London.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE
FRATERNITE
5 CMES
1943
HONNEUR·PATRIE
Translation:
Freedom Equalty Brotherhood
5 Centimes
Honor Homeland
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was never released for circulation. Few samples remain.Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1943 coin from French Equatorial Africa is a rare and unique coin that features an error in its design. The coin was minted with a mistake in the inscription, where the word "Afrique" (French for "Africa") is misspelled as "Afigue." This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is considered a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 44000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes 1943 coin.
