5 Centimes (Alger Chamber of Commerce) 1917-1919 front 5 Centimes (Alger Chamber of Commerce) 1917-1919 back
5 Centimes (Alger Chamber of Commerce) 1917-1919 photo
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5 Centimes Alger Chamber of Commerce

 
Zinc 3.2 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Algiers (Department of Alger)
Issuing entity
Alger Chamber of Commerce
Type
Token
Years
1917-1919
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1848-1959)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#28589
Rarity index
50%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5c.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

This coin was used during the time of the Algerian War of Independence against France, which lasted from 1954 to 1962. The coin was likely used by the National Liberation Front (FLN) to finance their struggle for independence. The FLN used various means to raise funds, including issuing their own currency, which was not recognized by the French government. The use of this coin and other forms of currency issued by the FLN was seen as a symbol of resistance against French colonial rule and a statement of independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  - - - - - -

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