5 Korun 1951-1952 front 5 Korun 1951-1952 back
5 Korun 1951-1952 photo
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5 Korun

 
Aluminium 1.7 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Czechoslovakia
Period
People's Republic (1948-1960)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1951-1952
Value
5 Korun
Currency
Koruna (1945-1953)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#19985
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Industrial factory, large 5

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
G

Engraver: Otto Guttfreund

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue was not released for circulation. Almost the entire mintage was melted.
For the 1952 issue weakly struck counterfeits are common.

Interesting fact

The 5 Korun 1951-1952 coin from Czechoslovakia made of Aluminium is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in the country. In 1951, Czechoslovakia became a socialist state, and the coin's design reflects this shift in ideology. The coin features an image of a worker and a farmer, symbolizing the unity of the working class and the peasantry, which was a key tenet of socialist ideology. Additionally, the coin's aluminum composition was likely chosen for its durability and resistance to corrosion, making it a practical choice for a coin that would be handled frequently. Overall, the 5 Korun coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the political and economic changes that took place in Czechoslovakia during the mid-20th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1952  40715000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Korun 1951-1952 coin.