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10 Pesos
| Nickel brass (65% Copper, 20% Zinc, 15% Nickel) | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1981-1989 |
| Value | 10 Pesos 10 COP = USD 0.0024 |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (65% Copper, 20% Zinc, 15% Nickel) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Map of the San Andrés and Providencia Islands, Colombian archipelago located about 700 km northwest of Colombia, in the Caribbean Sea, off Nicaragua. 13°20'N 81°22'O are the coordinates of Providencia Island. 81°40'O is the coral reef longitude, east of Saint Andrés.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ISLAS DE SAN ANDRES Y PROVIDENCIA
13°20 81°22
81°40
10 PESOS COLOMBIA
Translation: San Andres and Providencia Islands
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos coin from Colombia, issued between 1981 and 1989, has a unique feature. It has a hole in the center, which was designed to help distinguish it from counterfeit coins. This hole was added to the coin's design as a security measure, making it difficult for counterfeiters to produce a convincing replica. This feature is not commonly found in coins, making it an interesting fact about this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 104554000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 83605000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 104051000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 80000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 50704091 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos 1981-1989 coin.
