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© PCGS
5 Cents
1946 year| Aluminium | 0.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Rice plant divides denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE FRANCAISE
5 CENT.
B
Translation: French Indochina
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents 1946 coin from French Indochina was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the final years of French colonial rule in Indochina, which was a period marked by resistance and rebellion against French authority. The coin's design, which features a stylized image of a dragon on one side and the French Republic's emblem on the other, reflects the blending of traditional Vietnamese motifs with French colonial influences. Despite its humble denomination, the coin is now a sought-after collector's item and a symbol of a complex and fascinating period in history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 28000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 B | 22000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents 1946 coin.
