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5 Centimes - Issigeac 24 ND
| Cardboard | 0.33 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Issigeac (Department of Dordogne) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1914-1918 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Weight | 0.33 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#349484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the town of Issigeac.
Comment
Printed signature - no stamp - numbered - on light green card. Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes - Issigeac (24) ND (1914-1918) coin from the Commune of Issigeac in the Department of Dordogne, made of cardboard and weighing 0.33g, is a rare and unique coin that was issued during World War I as a substitute for traditional metal coins, which were in short supply at the time. Its unusual material and design make it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.