Obverse © Francois DESPRES
Obverse © Francois DESPRES
5 Centimes FAO
1981 year| Aluminium | 1.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Democratic Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 DZD) |
| Currency | Dinar (1964-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.84 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#212733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Dates
Lettering:
1978
1981
Edge
Plain
Comment
Unlisted in Krause, seems to be a scarcer issue.Another listing of the coin: https://en.ucoin.net/coin/algeria-5-santimat-1978/?tid=74211
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes (FAO) 1981 coin from Algeria is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors or special occasions. Despite its small denomination, the coin is made of aluminum, which is a relatively lightweight metal, and weighs only 1.5 grams. This makes it one of the lightest coins in the world, and a unique addition to any coin collection.
