5 centimes Epi Pré-série, petit module, listel large

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1960
5
centimes

Engraver: AdG d'après Guilleminet

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin is the first pre-series issued for this type.
Originally planned to be 18mm in diameter. The blank, too close to that of the 2 centimes épi, was then enlarged to 19mm. This is why there are pre-series of 5 centimes 1960 in both diameters.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Cette monnaie est la première pré-série émise pour ce type.
Prévue en 18mm de diamètre à l'origine. Le flan, trop proche de celui de la 2 centimes épi, a été ensuite agrandi à 19mm. C'est pourquoi il existe des pré-séries de 5 centimes 1960 au deux diamètres.

Interesting fact

This coin was designed by French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various French coins and postage stamps. Decaris' design for the 5 centimes Epi coin features a stylized portrait of a young woman, representing the Republic of France, surrounded by a wreath of wheat and grapes. The coin's unusual large size and stainless steel composition make it stand out among other coins of its time.

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