© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Cents Piedfort Pattern
1946 year| Aluminium | 1.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rice plant divides denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE FRANÇAISE
ESSAI
5 CENT.
Translation:
French Indochina
Trial
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Cents (Piedfort Pattern) 1946 from French Indochina made of Aluminium weighing 1.3 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing today. It was minted in 1946 as a trial piece for a potential new currency for French Indochina, which never came to fruition. The coin features the profile of a young woman, representing the French colonies, on one side, and the French tricolor flag on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (Piedfort Pattern) 1946 coin.
