5 Francs (1938 - 1947)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 888a |
| Weight (g) | 12 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum-Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1949-09-01 |
Obverse
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE
FRANÇAISE
A. LAVRILLIER
Description:
Laureate head facing left and name of country.
REPUBLIQUE
FRANÇAISE
A. LAVRILLIER
Description:
Laureate head facing left and name of country.
Reverse
Lettering:
RF
5
FRANCS
1945
Description:
Denomination above year of issue within sectioned wreath.
Note: Struck for Colonial use in Algeria.
RF
5
FRANCS
1945
Description:
Denomination above year of issue within sectioned wreath.
Note: Struck for Colonial use in Algeria.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 10,144,000 | KM# 888a.1 | Not Common |
| 1939 | KM# 888a.1 | Common | |
| 1940 | 38,758,000 | KM# 888a.1 | Common |
| 1945 C | KM# 888a.3 | Common | |
| 1945 | 13,044,000 | KM# 888a.2 | Common |
| 1946 C | KM# 888a.3 | Not Common | |
| 1946 | 21,790,000 | KM# 888a.2 | Common |
| 1947 | 2,662,000 | KM# 888a.2 | Very Rare |