Obverse © CGB – Reverse © sam64
Obverse © CGB – Reverse © sam64
5 Centimes
1921 year| Aluminium | 0.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Commune of Dole (Department of Jura) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Size | 19 × 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Face value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTIMES
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1921 coin from Commune of Dole (Department of Jura) was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. Aluminum was first used in coinage in the late 19th century, and it was still a relatively rare and expensive material at the time this coin was minted. The use of aluminum in coin production was seen as a way to reduce the cost and weight of coins, as well as to make them more durable and resistant to corrosion. The 5 Centimes 1921 coin from Commune of Dole (Department of Jura) is a unique example of the early use of aluminum in coinage and a testament to the innovative approaches taken by coin makers in the early 20th century.