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5 Centimes with dots around date
| Nickel silver (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1939 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel silver (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 24 November 1940 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
The value divided horizontally by the center hole with the French motto at the top and the date at the bottom flanked by dots
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE
FRATERNITE
5 CMES
·19 39·
Translation:
Liberty Equality
Fraternity
5 Centimes
1939
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
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