1 Centavo (Taino Artifact; Silver) 1989 front 1 Centavo (Taino Artifact; Silver) 1989 back
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1 Centavo Taino Artifact; Silver

1989 year
Copper plated silver (.925) (75/1000 copper) 3.7 g 19.01 mm
Description
Issuer
Dominican Republic › Dominican Republic (1844-date)
Issuing bank
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (Banco Central de la República Dominicana)
Period
Fourth Republic (1966-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
1 Centavo 0.01 DOP = USD 0.00017
Currency
Peso oro (1937-date)
Composition
Copper plated silver (.925) (75/1000 copper)
Weight
3.7 g
Diameter
19.01 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#400538
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Denomination, image of a three-cornered stone (sculpture) of the Taino people.

Script: Latin

Lettering: UN CENTAVO

Translation: One centavo

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1989 Dominican Republic 1 Centavo coin is that it features an image of a Taino artifact, which is a nod to the indigenous people of the island who were present before the arrival of European colonizers. The Taino people had a rich culture and history, and their artifacts are an important part of the Dominican Republic's cultural heritage. The inclusion of this image on the coin is a way of recognizing and honoring the Taino people and their contributions to the country's history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  2600 - - - - - -

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