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5 Céntimos Castellar del Vallès
1937 year| Cardboard | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Castellar del Vallès (Province of Barcelona) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 5 Centimos (0.05 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#426291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Round cardboard coin with crowned coat of arms of Castellar de Vallès.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19-3-37
Translation: March 19, 1937
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: Castellar del Vallès - Province: Barcelona - Autonomous community: Catalonia
Interesting fact
The 5 Céntimos coin from Castellar del Vallès, Province of Barcelona, made of Cardboard in 1937, is a unique and rare coin that was created as a substitute for the standard metallic coins during the Spanish Civil War. Due to the war, there was a shortage of metals, leading the municipality to use cardboard as a substitute material for coin production. This coin is a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people during times of crisis.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Céntimos (Castellar del Vallès) 1937 coin.