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1 Peso large issue
| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1978-1979 |
| Value | 1 Peso 1 CLP = USD 0.0011 |
| Currency | New peso (1975-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.63 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Value within Laurel Wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
PESO
1978
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Peso coin from Chile, issued between 1978 and 1979, has a unique feature. It has a distinctive "ring" when it is dropped onto a hard surface, due to its unique alloy composition of 92% copper, 6% aluminum, and 2% nickel. This ringing sound is not found in coins made of other materials, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 So | 39706000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 So | 63000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (large issue) 1978-1979 coin.
