5 Centimes - Chambre Syndicale des Commerçants - Perpignan [66] (Aluminium) 1917-1924 front

5 Centimes - Chambre Syndicale des Commerçants - Perpignan [66] (Aluminium) 1917-1924 back

5 Centimes - Chambre Syndicale des Commerçants - Perpignan [66] (Aluminium) 1917-1924 photo

5 Centimes - Chambre Syndicale des Commerçants - Perpignan [66] Aluminium


Aluminium	0.7 g	21 mm

Description

Issuer	Commune of Perpignan (Department of Pyrénées-Orientales)
Period	Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1917-1924
Value	5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency	Franc (1795-1959)
Composition	Aluminium
Weight	0.7 g
Diameter	21 mm
Thickness	1.2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	20 November 1925
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#9028
Rarity index	35%

Reverse

The value in the centre above three stars

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHAMBRE SYNDICALE DES COMMERÇANTS
5
cent.

Unabridged legend: 5 centimes

Edge

Plain.

Comment

There were five issues of necessity coins by the Chambre Syndicale des Commerçants de Perpignan, the second limited to the single 5-centime zinc coin.

1st issue: March 6, 1917 (engraver Duseaux) = El Mon.# 10.1
3rd Issue : April 5, 1921 = El Mon.# 10.12
4th Issue : June 5, 1923 (engraver Bory) = El Mon.# 10.15
5th issue : January 9, 1924 = El Mon.# 10.18

For all aluminum types of this issuer:
-validity limit: June 10, 1925
-Redemption limit: November 20, 1925
(Elie 2003, p. 353).

A dot can sometimes be seen in the center of the reverse, in the loop of the 5. This is a centering mark used when engraving the corners. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Il y a eu cinq émissions de monnaies de nécessité de la Chambre Syndicale des Commerçants de Perpignan, la deuxième limitée à la seule 5 centimes en zinc.

1ère émission : 6 mars 1917 (graveur Duseaux) = El Mon.# 10.1
3ème émission : 5 avril 1921 = El Mon.# 10.12
4ème émission : 5 juin 1923 (graveur Bory) = El Mon.# 10.15
5ème émission : 9 janvier 1924 = El Mon.# 10.18

Pour tous les types en aluminium de cet émetteur :
-limite de validité : 10 juin 1925
-limite de remboursement : 20 novembre 1925
(Elie 2003, p. 353).

On observe parfois un point au centre du revers, dans la boucle du 5. Il s'agit d'un repère de centrage lors de la gravure des coins.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material at the time of its production (1917-1924). The use of aluminum in coinage was a significant innovation in the early 20th century, as it was lighter, more durable, and less expensive than traditional metals like gold, silver, and copper. The fact that the Commune of Perpignan chose to use aluminum for their 5 Centimes coin reflects the city's commitment to embracing new technologies and innovations.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1917	150000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1921	500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1923	300000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1924	450000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes - Chambre Syndicale des Commerçants - Perpignan [66] (Aluminium) 1917-1924 coin.