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5 Céntimos Navàs ND
1937 year| Cardboard | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Navàs (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 | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#333856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank reverse with municipal stamp 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: Navàs - Province: Barcelona - Autonomous community: Catalonia
NOTE: These cardboard coins do not have an issue date, but were created in November 1937. There are 3 variants as shown in the picture below (images from Aureo & Calicó website)
Interesting fact
The 5 Céntimos (Navàs) ND (1937) coin made of Cardboard is a unique and rare coin, as it was created during a time of economic hardship and material shortages in Spain. The use of cardboard as a material for coins was a temporary solution to the lack of metals, and it's a fascinating example of how people can adapt and find creative solutions to overcome challenges.