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10 Centimos - Francisco Franco
1959 year| Aluminium (96% aluminium, 3.5% magnesium, 0.5% manganese) | 0.75 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Francisco Franco (1936-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1959 |
| Value | 10 Centimos (0.10 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium (96% aluminium, 3.5% magnesium, 0.5% manganese) |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Face value surrounded by a leaves wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10 CÉNTIMOS
Engraver: Manuel Marín Jimeno
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimos coin featuring Francisco Franco from Spain, made of Aluminium, has a unique feature. It has a hole in the center, which was designed to prevent people from threading the coins together to make a necklace or bracelet. This feature was added to discourage the practice of using coins as jewelry, as it was deemed disrespectful to the coin's purpose as a form of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 101000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimos - Francisco Franco 1959 coin.
