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5 Francs - Charlotte
1962 year| Copper-nickel | 6.0 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 January 1987 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Luxembourg with on both sides the face value. Above and below the legend, the initials of the engravers under the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRAND DUCHE DE LUXEMBOURG
5 F
JNL
Engravers: Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler
Edge
Milled
Comment
Piece struck at the Brussels mint, made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The tolerance of the alloy being 10 thousandths and that of the weight of 20 thousandths. Parts issued to replace the .The reference L#301.2 corresponds to the struck in 1980.
Interesting fact
The 5 Francs - Charlotte 1962 coin from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a stylized effigy of Charlotte, the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was created by the Luxembourgish artist, Joseph Kutter, and it has become a distinctive feature of Luxembourgish coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Charlotte 1962 coin.
