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5 Centimes
1920 year| Aluminium | 1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Sannois (Department of Val-d'Oise) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Face value in a grenetis.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5c.
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1920 coin from Commune of Sannois was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. Aluminum was first used in French coinage in 1917, and it was a significant innovation in the production of coins. The use of aluminum allowed for the creation of lighter coins that were easier to handle and transport, and it also made it possible to produce coins more quickly and in larger quantities. The 5 Centimes 1920 coin from Commune of Sannois is a rare example of a coin made from this innovative material, and it is a fascinating piece of numismatic history.