5 Francs 1938-1947 front 5 Francs 1938-1947 back
5 Francs 1938-1947 photo
© Ulmo

5 Francs

 
Aluminium bronze 12 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940) Provisional Government of the French Republic (1944-1946) Fourth Republic (1946-1958)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1938-1947
Value
5 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
12 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2.30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
27 May 1950
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1189
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Denomination above date within sectioned wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RF
5
FRANCS
1945
C

Engraver: André-Henri Lavrillier

Edge

Plain

Comment

KM# 888a.1: Coin struck for Colonial use in Algeria.
KM# 888a.2: Coin struck for Colonial use in Africa.