© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
5 centimes Epi Essai de frappe en cupro-aluminium
1959 year| Copper-aluminium | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1959 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI DE FRAPPE
1959
Engraver: AdG
Edge
Plain
Comment
This test was carried out for the minting of the 5 centimes Epi. Extremely rare. Different horn and owl on reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 centimes Epi (Essai de frappe en cupro-aluminium) 1959 from France is that it was minted with a unique blend of copper and aluminum, known as "cupro-aluminium." This metal composition was used as an experiment to create a lighter-weight coin that was still durable and resistant to corrosion. The coin's weight of 2.5 grams is significantly lighter than the standard 5 centime coin, which was typically made of bronze and weighed 5 grams. This experiment in coin minting was a pioneering effort in the use of alternative metals in currency production.
