5 Centimes - Chambre de commerce de Dijon [21]

Reverse

Vine leaves and three bunches of grapes in a grenetis surrounded by the legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GENEROSI · BVRGVNDIAE · FRVCTVS · VIRIOVE ·
O. YENCESSE

Engraver: Ovide Yencesse

Comment

This currency was never put into circulation.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Cette monnaie n’a jamais été mise en circulation.

Interesting fact

The 5 Centimes coin from Dijon, France, made of aluminum in 1918, was part of a series of coins issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Dijon to address a shortage of small change during World War I. This coin was unique in that it was made of aluminum, a material that was not commonly used for coinage at the time. The use of aluminum was a cost-saving measure, as it was less expensive than traditional metals like copper or silver. The coin's design featured the image of a woman representing the city of Dijon, surrounded by vines and grapes, highlighting the region's famous wine production. Despite being issued over a century ago, some of these coins are still in circulation today, making them a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.