5 Francs - SOFIM, France

5 Francs - SOFIM, France, 1953 obverse image5 Francs - SOFIM, France, 1953 reverse image
5 Francs - SOFIM coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1953
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Token
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled, countermarked
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
5 Francs - SOFIM Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$20.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Francs - SOFIM Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Hexagonal countermark:-P-SOFIMJUAN DE NOVAOn a 5 Francs Madagascar coin

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 boats in the background.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Francs - SOFIM Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR G.B. 1953

Reverse:

5 FRANCS -P- SOFIM JUAN DE NOVA MADAGASCAR

5 Francs - SOFIM Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

5 Francs - SOFIM sizes
  • Weight:3.8 g
  • Diameter:31 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth

Find out for sure in
our app

coin icon

"Is that" your coin?

Find out for sure in our app

Find my Coin

Coins similar to 5 Francs - SOFIM

Similar Coins

5 centimes Daniel-Dupuis Essai en aluminium obverse image

5 centimes Daniel-Dupuis Essai en aluminium, 1908

France

Value: $ 39.76

50 Centimes obverse image

50 Centimes, 1949

France

Value: $ 2.50-109.99

5 Francs Jules Dumont d'Urville obverse image

5 Francs Jules Dumont d'Urville, 1992

France

Value: $ n/a

5 Centimes obverse image

5 Centimes, 1921

France

Value: $ 1.99-24.00

Coin ID Scaner blog

Explore more

article cover image

Coins Overview

time to read7 min
04.20.25
article cover image

Historical Coin Profiles

Fugio Cent Price Guide: How Much Is the 1787 Coin Really Worth?

What do you get when you combine revolutionary fervor, Benjamin Franklin’s wit, and thirteen colonies on the brink of nationhood? You get the Fugio Cent 1787 — the very first official coin of the United States.

time to read6 min
04.20.25
article cover image

Coins Overview

No Cents, Great Worth: 1883 Liberty Head Nickel Value Guide

In 1883, there was released a fine series that lived long, for almost 30 years in a row. The rise is always fascinating to witness, and the earliest coins of the series often hold particular allure and value (not because of design features or unique properties but their place in history).

time to read3 min
04.19.25

Find out for sure in
our app

coin icon

"Is that" your coin?

Find out for sure in our app

Find my Coin