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5 Centimes
1918 year| Aluminium | 0.9 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Department of Yvelines) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Legend follows perimeter with dot breakat bottom. Value at center above date. A partial circle breaks at each end of the dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION DU COMMERCE & DE L INDUSTRIE·
5c.
1918
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Translation: TRADE & INDUSTRY UNION
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Coat of arms Saint-Germain-en-Laye.svg
Described in English: Azure a cradle strewn with fleur-de-lys Or, accompanied in chief by a fleur-de-lys of the same and in base of this date: 5 7ber 1638
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1918 coin from Commune of Saint-Germain-en-Laye was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in France. The country was experiencing a severe shortage of metals, particularly copper, which was the primary metal used in coin production at the time. In response, the French government decided to mint coins made of aluminum, which was a relatively new and inexpensive material. This coin, weighing 0.9 grams, was one of the first coins to be minted using aluminum, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
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.
![5 Centimes - Union du Commerce et de l'Industrie - Saint-Germain-en-Laye [78] Brass front](/storage/images/5-Centimes-Union-du-Commerce-et-de-lIndustrie-Saint-Germain-en-Laye-78-Brass_347083_1.webp)
![5 Centimes - Union du Commerce et de l'Industrie - Saint-Germain-en-Laye [78] Brass back](/storage/images/5-Centimes-Union-du-Commerce-et-de-lIndustrie-Saint-Germain-en-Laye-78-Brass_347083_2.webp)
