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20 Centavos
1897 year| Silver (.666) | 5 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Arms and shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✶ VEINTE CENTAVOS ✶
LIBERTAD Y ORDEN
G. 5 BOGOTÁ 1897 LEY 0.666
Translation:
Twenty Centavos
5 grams Bogota .666 fineness
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Colombia, minted in 1897, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.666), it weighs only 5 grams, which is relatively light for a coin of its composition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 1441000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1897 coin.
