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5 Centimes
1918 year| Aluminium | 1.6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Rouen (Department of Seine-Maritime) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Facial value surrounded by the legend, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE
5c.
* 1918 *
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1918 coin from Commune of Rouen was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in France. The country was experiencing a severe shortage of metals, particularly copper and nickel, which were needed for the war effort. As a result, the French government decided to mint coins made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material at the time. The use of aluminum in coinage was a temporary measure, but it became a unique feature of the 5 Centimes coin and a testament to the resourcefulness of the French people during a time of crisis.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes 1918 coin.