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5 Céntimos (Esparreguera) ND
| Cardboard | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Esparreguera (Province of Barcelona) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Centimos (0.05 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#332163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Esparreguera printed in red on round white cardboard
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: Esparreguera - Province: Barcelona - Autonomous community: Catalonia
NOTE: Previous issues (Turró#940, Turró#941 and Turró#942) were made with a similar shape and design, but with a different font in the face value and with a blank reverse (no printed Coat of Arms)
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it is made of cardboard, which is a unique and eco-friendly material for a coin. Most coins are made of metals like copper, nickel, or zinc, but this one stands out for its use of a renewable resource. It's also a great example of how currency can be designed to be both functional and environmentally conscious.