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© Jacques BLARD (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Centimes - Union commerciale de Nouvion-en-Thiérache [02]
1921 year| Aluminium | 0.64 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache (Department of Aisne) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Union commerciale et industrielle de Nouvion-en-Thiérache |
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#320267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Face value surrounded by the legend, above the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVION-EN-THIÉRACHE
5c.
* 1921 *
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material for coins at the time. Aluminum was first used in coinage in the late 19th century, and it was not commonly used until the early 20th century. The use of aluminum in coins was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production, as it was less expensive than traditional metals like silver and gold. The 5 Centimes coin from Union commerciale de Nouvion-en-Thiérache [02] 1921 is a rare example of a coin made of aluminum, and it is a valuable collector's item for numismatists.