5 Centimes 1921 front 5 Centimes 1921 back
5 Centimes 1921 photo
© Pimousse DB-Monnaie

5 Centimes

1921 year
Aluminium 1.3 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (French notgeld)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1921
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 14 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#8904
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Face value and date in a circle surrounded by the legend.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHAMBRES DE COMMERCE
5c.
1921
THEVENON
· RÉGION PROVENÇALE ·

Unabridged legend: 5 centimes

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Centimes 1921 coin from the Region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (French notgeld) made of Aluminium weighing 1.3 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic crisis in France, specifically during the First World War, when there was a shortage of metals used to mint coins. To address this issue, the French government issued coins made of aluminum, which was a more readily available material at the time. This coin is a unique example of how governments can adapt to challenging circumstances by using alternative materials for currency production.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1921  1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes 1921 coin.