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5 Centimes
1915 year| Cardboard | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Wattrelos (Department of Nord) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mayor's signature.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
LE MAIRE
H. Briffaut
Comment
White cardboard money order, without number or stamp. Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1915 coin from Commune of Wattrelos was made of cardboard, which is a unique and unusual material for coins. This was likely due to the scarcity of metals during World War I, which led to the use of alternative materials for coin production. The cardboard coins were issued as a temporary solution and were not meant to be used for long-term circulation. As a result, they are now highly sought after by collectors and are considered a rare and interesting piece of numismatic history.