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© PCGS
5 Cents Nickel silver
| Nickel silver | 4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1939 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Nickel silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Centre hole divides denomination, wreath surrounds, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE FRANÇAISE
5 CENT.
1939
Translation: French Indochina
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents (Nickel silver) coin from French Indochina (1938-1939) is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Lucien Bazor. The coin features an image of a traditional Indochinese dragon on one side and the French Republic's motto, "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on the other. Bazor's design was chosen as the winner of a competition held by the French Ministry of Finance, and it was used for the coin's minting from 1938 to 1939. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and collectors of French Indochinese currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 50569000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 38501000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (Nickel silver) 1938-1939 coin.
