5 Centimes (Chambers of Commerce Coinage) 1921 front 5 Centimes (Chambers of Commerce Coinage) 1921 back
5 Centimes (Chambers of Commerce Coinage) 1921 photo

5 Centimes Chambers of Commerce Coinage

1921 year
Aluminium 0.85 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Djibouti (notgeld)
Issuing entity
Chambre de commerce de Djibouti
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Token
Year
1921
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1883-1949)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
0.85 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1945
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20007
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Denomination within a wreath of wheat.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 CMES
THEVENON

Translation: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Edge

Plain

Comment

These currencies were used first time from 1920 till 1926 to remedy the shortage of loose change. 5 and 25 centimes dated 1921 are introduced again in 1942:
- April 11th, 1942: 40,000 25-centime plays in 1-franc exchange value and 20,000 5-centimes plays in 50-centime exchange value.
- June 19th, 1942: 5,000 25-centime plays in 1-franc exchange value and 70,000 5-centime rooms plays in 50-centime exchange value.

Interesting fact

The Token 5 Centimes coin from Djibouti is a unique piece of currency, as it was created as a form of notgeld, or emergency money, during a time of economic crisis in the country.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1921  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes (Chambers of Commerce Coinage) 1921 coin.