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5 Centimes
1922 year| Aluminium | 0.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Department of Lot |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Face value (horizontally striated figure).
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5c-
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1922 coin was minted during a time when aluminum was still a relatively new and experimental material for coinage. In fact, it was the first time that aluminum was used for a circulating coin 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes 1922 coin.