10 Centésimos 1971 front 10 Centésimos 1971 back
10 Centésimos 1971 photo
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10 Centésimos

1971 year
Aluminium bronze 2.5 g 18.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
Period
Republic (1818-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1971
Value
10 Centésimos (0.10)
Currency
Escudo (1960-1975)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
18.1 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
29 September 1975
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#5400
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Arms of Chile above denomination, date at left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1971 So
10
CENTESIMOS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Centésimos coin from Chile, made of Aluminium bronze and weighing 2.5 grams, has a unique feature - it has a reeded edge, which means that the edges of the coin have a textured, ribbed pattern. This feature was added to prevent counterfeiting and to make the coin more easily identifiable.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971 So 99700000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centésimos 1971 coin.