© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
10 Centavos without hole
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1883-1884 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Motto, denomination, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
10
CENTAVOS
1883
Translation: Unity is strength
Edge
Plain
Comment
Due to similar weight, diameter and design the coins were easily confused with the silver 20 Centavos (). So the coins were holed and put in circulation again.Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from Bolivia, minted between 1883 and 1884, is interesting because it was made of a unique alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel, which gives it a distinctive color and durability.
