5 Centimes 1920-1938 front 5 Centimes 1920-1938 back
5 Centimes 1920-1938 photo
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5 Centimes

 
Copper-nickel 2 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1920-1938
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
2 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1.16 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
24 November 1940
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#701
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

Denomination divided by plant and center hole, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE
FRATERNITE
5 CMES
19 25

Translation:
Liberty Equality
Brotherhood
5 Centimes
1925

Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer

Edge

Plain

Comment

Trial strike : F122/1