5 Centimos Personalities; Pi Margall ND
1938 year| Cardboard | 0.5 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish notgeld (Spain) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 5 Centimos (0.05 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 0.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 April 1939 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#119097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLUS ULTRA
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cardboard printed in Aspe.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimos coin featuring Pi Margall is a rare and unique coin, as it was produced during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) when the country was experiencing a severe shortage of metals. As a result, the Spanish government was forced to use alternative materials, such as cardboard, to produce coins. This coin, made of cardboard and weighing only 0.5 grams, is a remarkable example of the resourcefulness and resilience of the Spanish people during a time of great crisis.
