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15 Céntimos
1953 year| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 3.8 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 15 Centimos (0.15 PYG) |
| Currency | Guarani (1944-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1966 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
15
CENTIMOS
Edge
Plain (with 12 curves)
Comment
Of the total mintage, 3,900,000 were minted in 1953 and 1,100,000 were minted in 1954.Interesting fact
The 15 Céntimos coin from Paraguay, minted in 1953, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of Nickel brass, which is typically less valuable than other metals, the coin's design includes a small bronze wreath surrounding the national emblem on the obverse side. This adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the coin's overall appearance, making it stand out among other coins of similar composition and value.
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 15 Céntimos 1953 coin.
