Commune of Algiers 5 Centimes, 1916 – 1921

Alger Chamber of Commerce

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Commune of Algiers Commune of Algiers
Currency Franc (1848 – 1959)
Coin type Token
Denomination 5 Centimes
Year 1916 – 1921
Composition Aluminium
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.4
Diameter (mm) 25.5
Thickness (mm) 1.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Centimes from Commune of Algiers. Issued from 1916 to 1921. Struck in Aluminium. Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 1.4 g.

Obverse
In the center of the coin a winged caduceus with 2 snakes and 2 palm trees On the crown: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ALGIERS and the date of issue
Reverse
The value of the coin and 1 oak branch and 1 olive branch
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf Comment Frequency
1921  — € 3,30 — Lec# 130 with "J.BORY" without triangle 24%
1919  — — — Lec# 128 with "J.BORY" and triangle 30%
1919  — — — Lec# 129 with "J.BORY" without triangle 14%
1916  — — € 4,90 Lec# 122 without "J.BORY" 55%

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