5 Francs (Essai) 1955 front 5 Francs (Essai) 1955 back
5 Francs (Essai) 1955 photo
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5 Francs Essai

1955 year
Aluminium 3.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Réunion › Réunion (1848-date)
Period
French Union (1946-1958)
Type
Pattern
Year
1955
Value
5 Francs
Currency
Franc (1816-1965)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#24079
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Sugar cane plants divides value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REUNION
5 FRS

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Comment

Essai of KM#9

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs (Essai) 1955 from Réunion is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 100 pieces produced, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1955  1200 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Essai) 1955 coin.