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5 Cents Copper-nickel
| Copper-nickel | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1923-1938 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Centre hole divides denomination, wreath surrounds, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE FRANÇAISE
5 CENT.
1925
Translation: French Indochina
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents (Copper-nickel) 1923-1938 from French Indochina is that it features a unique blend of French and Indochinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a Gallic rooster, a symbol of France, while the reverse side features a traditional Indochinese dragon. This blend of cultures reflects the complex history of French Indochina, which was a colony of France in Southeast Asia from 1862 to 1954.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 1610926 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 3389074 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 1480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (Copper-nickel) 1923-1938 coin.
