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© Julio Vega (CC BY-NC-SA)
2 Centavos
1919 year| Copper | 5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 2 Centavos (0.02) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ECONOMIA ES RIQUEZA
DOS
CENTAVOS
So
*1919*
Translation:
Economy is wealth
Two
Cents
So
1919
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Centavos 1919 coin from Chile made of Copper is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in the country. Chile was facing a period of high inflation and currency devaluation, which led to the introduction of a new currency, the peso, in 1925. The 2 Centavos coin, along with other coins and banknotes of the time, played a crucial role in the country's monetary system during this period of economic change.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 So | 147000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Centavos 1919 coin.
