20 Centavos 1879-1893 front 20 Centavos 1879-1893 back
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20 Centavos

 
Silver (.500) 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
Period
Republic (1818-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1879-1893
Value
20 Centavos (0.20)
Currency
Old peso (1835-1959)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27165
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

Plumed arms within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CHILE
0.5.
So
20 CENTs

Translation:
Republic of Chile
0.5.
So
20 cents

Edge

Reeded

Comment

0.5 added, without dash below S in CENTS in legend for KM#138.2

Law of June 14, 1879 authorized change of silver alloy from 0.9 to 0.5 silver

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Centavos coin from Chile made of Silver (.500) weighing 5g is that it was minted during a time of economic and political stability in Chile, known as the "Golden Age" of the country's history. This period saw significant economic growth and development, and the introduction of new currency like this coin helped to facilitate trade and commerce.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1879 So - - - - - -
1880 So 6846000 - - - - - -
1881 So 6408000 - - - - - -
1891 So 2953000 - - - - - -
1892 So 3719000 - - - - - -
1893 So 1397000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1879-1893 coin.