Yugoslavia 1965 5 para KM-43

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was struck for circulation in Yugoslavia 1965 and 1973-81 and is worthless in all grades. It was demonetized in 1981. Another five para (KM 42), struck 1965 only, has a smaller '5' within a wreath on the reverse. Other coins for 1965 included a ten, twenty and fifty para and one dinar. The regime came apart after the fall of Communism in 1989-90 and the Balkan Wars resulted.

Recorded mintage: 16,200,000.

Specification: 1.5 g, aluminum brass (85% Cu-14.5% Zn-0.5% Al), 16 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 43.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1953 50 para
• 1965 dinar
• 1968-NI 20 dinara, 25th anniversary of the republic
• 1968-NI 50 dinara, 25th anniversary of the republic
• 1968-NI 100 dinara, 25th anniversary of the republic
• 1968-NI 200 dinara, 25th anniversary of the republic
• 1968-NI 500 dinara, 25th anniversary of the republic
• 1968-NI 1000 dinara, 25th anniversary of the republic
• Coins and currency dated 1965