Egypt
5 Francs (C.H. and. A. Bazin) 1865 front 5 Francs (C.H. and. A. Bazin) 1865 back
5 Francs (C.H. and. A. Bazin) 1865 photo
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5 Francs (C.H. and. A. Bazin) 1865 front 5 Francs (C.H. and. A. Bazin) 1865 back
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5 Francs C.H. and. A. Bazin

1865 year
Copper 10 g 34 mm
Description
Location
 Egypt
Issuing company
 Charles & Auguste Bazin
Type
 Trade tokens › Business tokens
Year
 1865
Value
 5 Francs
Currency
 Franc (1865-1892)
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 10 g
Diameter
 34 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-13
References
Numista
 N#150980
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CH . & . A . BAZIN
BON POUR
5
FRANCS
SUBSISTANCES

Comment

These tokens were issued during the construction of the Suez Canal for use as money by company employees. Construction of the canal began in 1859 and completed in 1869.

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