12½ Centimos "Locha"
1969 year| Copper-nickel | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1953-1999) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 12½ Centimos (12½ céntimos) (0.125 VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#48673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Face value within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12½
CENTIMOS
Translation: 12.5 Centimes
Edge
Plain
Comment
Y#A39.1 - Plain 2. Plain star.
Y#A39.2 - Outlined stem ends. Convex star.
Y#A39.3 - Solid stem ends. Plain star.
(Stems of wreath)
The Numismatic Catalog of Venezuela has images of five varieties.
NOTE: After fabrication this coin was never released for circulation; because of how dependent it was from another 12.5 coin due to its fractional nature in which a 0.005 was always needed to be useful, and since no "Half Centime" coins were ever used the only way to effectively use them was in pairs. A few of them made into the hands of collectors through year sets and direct sales from the Central Bank, but they are consistently very rare to find.
12½ Céntimos coin is popularly known as "Locha" in Venezuela.
Interesting fact
The 12½ Centimos "Locha" coin from Venezuela features a unique design, with a locha (a traditional Venezuelan pot) on one side and the national coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted in 1969 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. It is made of copper-nickel and weighs 5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 12½ Centimos "Locha" 1969 coin.
