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20 Centavos 0.45 on obverse; billon .
1916 year| Billon (.450 silver) | 3.0 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Billon (.450 silver) |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within laurel wreath with hammer and sickle below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
So
VEINTE
CENTAVOS
1916
Translation: Twenty Centavos.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1916 Chilean 20 Centavos coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of 45% silver and 55% copper. This is unusual because most coins of that time period were made of a higher percentage of silver or a different metal altogether. The use of Billon in this coin's production gives it a unique composition that sets it apart from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 So | 3377000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos (0.45 on obverse; billon .450) 1916 coin.
