5 Francs - Mohammed V (Piedfort Essai) ND (1951) front 5 Francs - Mohammed V (Piedfort Essai) ND (1951) back
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5 Francs - Mohammed V Piedfort Essai ND

1951 year
Aluminium - -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Mohammed V (1927-1953, 1955-1957)
Type
Pattern
Year
1951
Value
5 Francs
Currency
Franc (1910-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#158643
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Mohammed V (Piedfort Essai) ND (1951) from Morocco made of Aluminium is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It was minted as a trial or pattern coin, and it features a portrait of King Mohammed V on one side and the Moroccan coat of arms on the other. The use of aluminum as the material for the coin adds to its rarity and novelty, as it was not a commonly used metal for coinage at the time. As a result, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and numismatists, and it is considered a valuable addition to any collection of Moroccan coins.