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20 Centavos
1962 year| Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Zinc, 2% Tin) | 2.5 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Escudo (1914-1974) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Zinc, 2% Tin) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
20
CENTAVOS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1962 20 Centavos coin from São Tomé and Príncipe is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional São Toméan woman, dressed in a colorful outfit, holding a basket of fruit. The reverse side features a stylized representation of a cocoa tree, which is one of the country's main exports. The coin's design was created by the Portuguese artist, José Joaquim Teixeira de Sousa, who was known for his work on various coins and banknotes throughout Africa and Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1962 coin.
