5 Francs - Charlotte

€1.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1949
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Francs (5 LUF)
CurrencyFranc (1854-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight7 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Armand Bonnetain
In circulation to1 February 1963
Reference(s) L#296-1, Weiller#288, KM#50, Schön#34
Obverse descriptionEffigy to the left of Charlotte (1896-1985), Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 1919 to 1964, signature of the engraver under the portrait, surrounded by the legend and the date of emission between two points.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHARLOTTE GRANDE DUCHESSE DE LUXEMBOURG AB •1949•
Reverse descriptionFace value in the center, surmounted by the royal crown, on the sides a rosebush branch, at the bottom the word `Frang`. The initials of the engraver are located at the bottom of the roses.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 A. FRANG B.
(Translation: 5 francs)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1949  - - 2 000 000
Catalog ID8373896040
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