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5 Centimes Stainless steel Specimen Piefort
1961 year| Stainless steel | 6.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1961 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
1961
5
centimes
ESSAI
Engraver: AdG d'après Guilleminet
Edge
Plain
Comment
GEM#21.P1 (illustration)
GEM#21.EP
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Centimes (Stainless steel Specimen Piefort) 1961 from France made of Stainless steel weighing 6.6 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was created as a trial piece and never entered circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes (Stainless steel Specimen Piefort) 1961 coin.
