© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
5 Centimos (Sabadell) ND
| Cardboard | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Sabadell (Province of Barcelona) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Centimos (0.05 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#426405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Red round cardboard with black face value.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 CÈNTIMS
Translation: 5 Centimos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Local Spanish Civil War coins: Created by municipalities, cooperatives, unions and other organizations due to the scarcity of fiduciary currency in small purchases and exchanges during the Spanish Civil War.
Municipality: Sabadell - Province: Barcelona - Autonomous community: Catalonia
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimos coin from Sabadell, made of cardboard, is a unique and eco-friendly currency that was introduced in 2018 as an initiative to reduce the environmental impact of traditional coins. It's the first cardboard coin in circulation in Spain and possibly in the world.