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20 Centavos
| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1863-1867 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Plumed arms within large wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CHILE
So
20 CENTs
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Centavos coin from Chile is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1863, just a few years after Chile had experienced a civil war and was in the process of modernizing its economy. The use of silver in the coin's production was a deliberate choice to align with the country's new monetary system, which was based on the silver standard. This fact highlights the coin's historical significance and the ways in which it reflects the economic and political developments of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 So | 160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 So | 226000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 So | 1505000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 So | 4298000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1863-1867 coin.
