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5 Centimes ND
| Zinc | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Department of Hérault |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#130388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Facial value surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMBRES DE COMMERCE
5c.
DE L'HERAULT
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes coin was introduced in 1851 as part of the decimalization of the French currency system, and it was minted until 1914. The coin was made of zinc because it was a cheap and durable material that was abundant in France at the time. Despite its small denomination, the 5 Centimes coin was an important part of everyday transactions in France during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and it remains a popular collector's item today.
