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5 Centimes
1918 year| Zinc | 4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (French notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#29968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Face value and date surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMBRES DE COMMERCE
5c.
1918
· REGION PROVENÇALE ·
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are varieties of alignment of the date 8 on the O or V of "Provençale", as well as a case of medal striking: Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1918 coin was issued during a time of economic crisis in France, specifically during World War I. The coin was made of zinc, which was a more affordable material than traditional metals like silver or gold, and it was designed to be easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. The coin's design features the iconic Marianne, a symbol of the French Republic, on the obverse, and the value and year on the reverse. Despite its humble design and material, the 5 Centimes 1918 coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.