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5 Centimes
1922 year| Aluminium | 1.32 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Communes of Chécy, Chateauneuf and Sully (Department of Loiret) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
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 was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. In fact, it was the first time that aluminum was used as a material for coinage in France. This makes the coin a unique piece of numismatic history, as it represents an early example of the use of aluminum in coin production.