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5 Centimes
1922 year| Aluminium | 1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Cadillac (Department of Gironde) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Facial value in a vegetable pattern.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
Cent·
THEVENON
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1922 coin from Commune of Cadillac was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. Aluminum was first used in French coinage in 1921, and it was a significant departure from the traditional metals like gold, silver, and copper that had been used for centuries. The use of aluminum in coins was a result of the metal's increasing availability and affordability, and it allowed for the production of lighter and more durable coins. The 5 Centimes 1922 coin was one of the early examples of aluminum coins, and it paved the way for the widespread use of aluminum in coinage in the following decades.