© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Centavo
| Bronze (Cu 97 Sn 0.5 Zn 2.5) | 2 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1993-2000 |
| Value | 1 Centavo 0.01 ARS = USD 0.000010 |
| Currency | Peso convertible (1992-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (Cu 97 Sn 0.5 Zn 2.5) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
The value in large font above the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
centavo
1998
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Previously KM#88aInteresting fact
The 1 Centavo coin from Argentina, made of Bronze (Cu 97 Sn 0.5 Zn 2.5) and weighing 2g, has a unique feature. It has a reeded edge, which means that the edges of the coin have a textured, ribbed pattern. This feature was added to prevent counterfeiting and to make the coin more easily identifiable.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 48000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 70000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 37000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1993-2000 coin.
