1 Centavo (Pattern) 1993 front 1 Centavo (Pattern) 1993 back
1 Centavo (Pattern) 1993 photo
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1 Centavo Pattern

1993 year
Bronze 1.92 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Argentina
Issuing bank
Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (Banco Central de la República Argentina)
Period
Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1993
Value
1 Centavo 0.01 ARS = USD 0.000010
Currency
Peso convertible (1992-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.92 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#400556
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value in large font with letter P to the right and date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 P
centavo
1993

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

This coin was designed by the Argentine artist and sculptor, José Luis Pineda. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a young woman, representing the allegory of the Republic, while the reverse depicts the coat of arms of Argentina. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich history and cultural heritage.