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½ Centésimo
| Aluminium | 2 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1962-1963 |
| Value | ½ Centésimo (0.005) |
| Currency | Escudo (1960-1975) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.93 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 29 September 1975 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Denomination above date, grain sprigs flank
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Eº
½
CENTESIMO
1962
So
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The ½ Centésimo coin was the first coin to feature the iconic Chilean condor on its reverse side, which has since become a symbol of Chilean currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 So | 3750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 So | 8100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Centésimo 1962-1963 coin.
