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2 Centavos
| Copper | 3.0 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1950 |
| Value | 2 Centavos 0.02 COP = USD 0.0000048 |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Coffee bean sprigs flank denomination; cornucopia above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
II
CENTAVOS
Translation:
Two
Centavos
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Centavos coin from Colombia was designed by the Colombian artist and sculptor, José Horacio Rivas. He was known for his work in creating sculptures and monuments throughout Colombia, and his design for the 2 Centavos coin features the national emblem of Colombia, the Andean condor, on one side, and the denomination and year on the other. This coin was minted from 1948 to 1950 and was made of copper, weighing 3.0 grams. It's an interesting piece of numismatic history that collectors and history enthusiasts might find fascinating.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 B | 2648000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 B | 1278000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 B | 2285000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Centavos 1948-1950 coin.
