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20 Centavos
| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1911-1942 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
The arms of Colombia in the center and the value above. The coin's weight is on the lower left and its fineness on the lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VEINTE CENTAVOS
G.5.000. LEY 0.900
Translation: Twenty Centavos
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Colombia, minted between 1911 and 1942, is interesting because it was made of silver (.900) and weighed 5 grams, which was a significant change from the previous coinage that was made of copper and had a lower weight. This change in composition and weight was likely due to the increasing value of silver and the need for a more durable coin that could withstand heavy use. The use of silver also gave the coin a distinctive look and feel that was different from other coins in circulation at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 1206000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 | 1630000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 2560000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 | 1242000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 | 372000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 B | 330000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 1410000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1942 | 155000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1911-1942 coin.
