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1 Peso Casa de la Moneda Popayán
1956 year| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1956 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Gate of the former Popayan Casa de la Moneda.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1620
CASA DE MONEDA
1756 ~• 1956
Edge
Reeded
Comment
"el Peso de Pinilla", the nickname given to this coin in Colombia.
The Real Casa de Moneda de Popayán was a mint and, when it was built, its name was Casa del Tesoro Real de Popayán. Declared a national monument of Colombia in 1959. Destroyed in an earthquake in 1983.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1956 Colombian 1 Peso coin from the Casa de la Moneda Popayán is that it features the image of a woman on one side, which was a rare occurrence for coins at that time. The woman depicted is believed to be a representation of the Republic of Colombia, and her image was designed by the Colombian artist, José de Creeft. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique design makes it stand out among other coins from the same era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Casa de la Moneda Popayán) 1956 coin.
