1 Centavo 2003-2012 front 1 Centavo 2003-2012 back
1 Centavo 2003-2012 photo
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1 Centavo

 
Nickel clad steel 3.1 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Timor-Leste › Timor-Leste (2002-date)
Period
Republic (2002-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2003-2012
Value
1 Centavo (0.01)
Currency
US dollar (2003-date)
Composition
Nickel clad steel
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
2.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#6196
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Denomination
Below: Kaibauk representation (Crescent Ornamentation)
Circle: Tais pattern along border

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
centavo

Engraver: José Bandeira

Edge

Plain

Comment

Kaibauk representation (Crescent Ornamentation):
Kaibauk represent the moon and one of the symbols of power normally used by Timorese men

The coins are minted in Lisbon by the Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda, the Portuguese national mint.

Interesting fact

The 1 Centavo coin from Timor-Leste (2003-2012) has a unique design, featuring the country's national emblem, the "Crocodile of Timor," on one side, and the denomination and year of issue on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  12500 - - - - - -
2004  1500000 - - - - - -
2012  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 2003-2012 coin.