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5 Centimes Bougie Chamber of Commerce; Straight "5" and Small "C"
1915 year| Aluminium | 1.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Bougie (Department of Constantine) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Bougie Chamber of Commerce |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1848-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Value.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 c
Comment
Variation idem Lecompte #237 but with small C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 5 Centimes (Bougie Chamber of Commerce; Straight "5" and Small "C") 1915 from Commune of Bougie (Department of Constantine) made of Aluminium weighing 1.4 g is that it was issued during a time when aluminum was still a relatively new and expensive material, making it an unusual choice for a coin. Aluminum was first isolated in 1825 and did not become widely available until the late 19th century, so the use of aluminum in coins was still a novelty in 1915. This coin's unique composition makes it stand out among other coins of its time and adds to its historical significance.