© Ulmo
© Ulmo
10 Centavos
1962 year| Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Zinc, 2% Tin) | 1.9 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | Escudo (1914-1974) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Zinc, 2% Tin) |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
10
CENTAVOS
Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from São Tomé and Príncipe, minted in 1962, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This hole was intentionally designed to make it easier for people to thread the coin onto a string or a cord, making it more convenient to carry and use in everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1962 coin.
