5 Centimos (Vila-rodona) 1937 front 5 Centimos (Vila-rodona) 1937 back
5 Centimos (Vila-rodona) 1937 photo
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5 Centimos Vila-rodona

1937 year
Cardboard - 45 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Vila-rodona (Province of Tarragona)
Period
Second Republic (1936-1939)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1937
Value
5 Centimos (0.05&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1936-1939)
Composition
Cardboard
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#337424
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Black round local coat of arms on round blue cardboard

Script: Latin

Lettering: AJUNTAMENT DE VILA-RODONA

Translation: City Council of Vila-rodona

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: Vila-rodona - Province: Tarragona - Autonomous community: Catalonia

Interesting fact

The 5 Centimos coin from Vila-rodona (Province of Tarragona) made of Cardboard in 1937 is interesting because it was created as a substitute for traditional metal coins during a time of economic hardship and metal shortages. This coin was made from cardboard, which was a more accessible and affordable material at the time, and it was used as a temporary solution to address the lack of metal coins in circulation. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Vila-rodona during a challenging period in history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1937  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimos (Vila-rodona) 1937 coin.