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10 Céntimos With Braille
| Brass | 3.43 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1991-2000 |
| Value | 10 Centimos 0.10 PEN = USD 0.027 |
| Currency | Nuevo sol (1991-2015) / Sol (2016-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#324411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Denomination flanked by Chimu designs from city of Chan Chan, all with Braille code above.
Scripts: Braille, Latin
Lettering:
⠌⠬
10
CENTIMOS
LIMA
Edge
Plain
Comment
VARIANTS:Wide Braille code/narrow Braille code (narrow only detected on some 1991 and 1992 issues).
With Chavez signature variant, only detected on some 1993 issues.
Reverse : with Braille KM# 305.1, KM# 305.2 and KM# 305.3/without Braille (KM# 305.4, listed separately)
Obverse : PERU/PERÚ
All KM# 305.1 and KM# 305.2 have "PERU" on obverse and "CENTIMOS" on reverse, both without accent; all KM# 305.3 have "PERÚ" and "CÉNTIMOS" with accent.
Obverse : different shape of wreath over the coat of arms
All KM# 305.1 have round wreath; all KM# 305.2 and KM# 305.3 have oval wreath.
VARIANTES:
Código Braille ancho, angosto (angosto sólo detectado en algunas monedas emitidas en 1991 y 1992).
Variante con firma Chavez, sólo detectada en algunas monedas emitidas en 1993.
Reverso: con código Braille en KM# 305.1, KM# 305.2 y KM# 305.3/sin código Braille (KM# 305.4, listadas separadas).
Anverso : PERU/PERÚ
Todas las KM# 305.1 y KM# 305.2 tienen "PERU" en anverso y "CENTIMOS" en reverso, ambas sin acento; todas las KM# 305.3 tienen "PERÚ" y "CÉNTIMOS" con acento.
Anverso : diferente forma de la corona sobre el escudo
Todas las KM# 305.1 tienen corona redonda; todas las KM# 305.2 y KM# 305.3 tienen corona ovalada.
Interesting fact
The 10 Céntimos coin from Peru, which was minted between 1991 and 2000, features Braille letters on its reverse side. This is unique among coins, as it allows visually impaired individuals to identify the coin by touch. The Braille letters spell out the denomination of the coin, "10 Céntimos," and are a testament to the Peruvian government's commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 LIMA | 12400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 LIMA | 45100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 LIMA | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 45000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 LIMA | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 LIMA | 25000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 LIMA | 33000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 LIMA | 13000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 LIMA | 33000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 LIMA | 20016000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 LIMA | 45000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Céntimos (With Braille) 1991-2000 coin.
