© Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
© Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
20 Centavos 0.5 on obverse; silver .
| Silver (.500) | 4 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1899-1907 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within laurel wreath with hammer and sickle below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
So
VEINTE
CENTAVOS
1899
Translation: Twenty Centavos.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Varieties with 0.5 or 0.5. exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Centavos coin from Chile is that it was minted during a time of economic transition for the country. The coin was introduced in 1899, and its production continued until 1907. During this period, Chile was experiencing a period of rapid economic growth, driven by the exploitation of its rich nitrate deposits. The coin's silver content and its 4-gram weight were a reflection of the country's efforts to modernize its economy and align its currency with international standards.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 So | 4343000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 So | 334000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 So | 866000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 So | 7625000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos (0.5 on obverse; silver .500) 1899-1907 coin.
