1 Centavo 1919 front 1 Centavo 1919 back
1 Centavo 1919 photo

1 Centavo

1919 year
Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Tin, 2% Zinc) 4.85 g 19.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
Period
Republic (1822-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1919
Value
1 Centavo (0.01&nbspPEH)
Currency
Sol (1863-1985)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Tin, 2% Zinc)
Weight
4.85 g
Diameter
19.6 mm
Thickness
2.02 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#32272
Rarity index
30%

Reverse

Value within Wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UN
CENTAVO

Translation:
One
Centavo

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Centavo coin from Peru, made of Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Tin, 2% Zinc) and weighing 4.85g, has an interesting fact that it was minted during the first year of the Peruvian coinage system, which was established in 1919. This coin was part of a series of coins that were introduced to replace the previously used Bolivian peso, and it has been in circulation ever since.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1919  4000000 - - - - - -

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