10 Centavos 1945-1952 front 10 Centavos 1945-1952 back
10 Centavos 1945-1952 photo
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10 Centavos

 
Silver (.500) 2.5 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Colombia
Period
Republic (1886-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1945-1952
Value
10 Centavos (0.10&nbspCOP)
Currency
Peso decimalized (1847-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#10912
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
CENTAVOS

Engraver: David D'Angiers

Edge

Reeded

Comment

For coins of 1947-1952: Varieties exist; faint traces of overdating from 1945

Interesting fact

The 10 Centavos coin from Colombia, minted between 1945 and 1952, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.500), it weighs only 2.5 grams, making it one of the lightest silver coins in circulation at that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1945 B 4830000 - - - - - -
1946 B - - - - - -
1947 B 7366000 - - - - - -
1948 B 3629000 - - - - - -
1949 B 5923000 - - - - - -
1950 B 6783000 - - - - - -
1951  5185000 - - - - - -
1952  1060000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1945-1952 coin.