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5 Centimes
1921 year| Aluminium | 1.15 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Bernay (Department of Eure) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Face value above an apple tree branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5c
THEVENON
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1921 coin from Commune of Bernay was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. Aluminum was first used in French coinage in 1921, and the 5 Centimes coin was one of the first coins to be minted using this material. The use of aluminum in coin production was a significant innovation at the time, as it was lighter, more durable, and less expensive than traditional metals like silver and gold.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes 1921 coin.