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10 Céntimos
1953 year| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 3.0 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 10 Centimos (0.10 PYG) |
| Currency | Guarani (1944-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1966 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
CENTIMOS
Edge
Plain (with 12 curves)
Comment
Of the total mintage, 2,600,000 were minted in 1953 and 2,400,000 were minted in 1954.Interesting fact
The 10 Céntimos coin from Paraguay, minted in 1953, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This hole was intentionally designed to help people distinguish the coin from other coins of similar size and value. This feature makes it easy to recognize and has become a distinctive characteristic of Paraguayan coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Céntimos 1953 coin.
