20 Centavos 1896-1942 front 20 Centavos 1896-1942 back
20 Centavos 1896-1942 photo
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20 Centavos

 
Copper-nickel (Cu 75 Ni 25) 4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Argentina
Period
Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1896-1942
Value
20 Centavos (0.20&nbspARM)
Currency
Peso moneda nacional (1881-1969)
Composition
Copper-nickel (Cu 75 Ni 25)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1943
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3252
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

The value within a laurel wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
CENTAVOS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

In 1919, 15,175,000 blank planchets of this coin were manufactured by the United States Mint in Philadelphia.

Interesting fact

The 20 Centavos coin from Argentina, made of Copper-nickel (Cu 75 Ni 25) and weighing 4g, has an interesting fact that it was designed by the famous Argentine artist, Eduardo Schiaffino. He was known for his work in sculpture and medal design, and his artwork can be found in various museums and institutions in Argentina. This coin, which was minted from 1896 to 1942, features an image of the Argentine coat of arms on one side and the value of 20 centavos on the other. It's a great example of how art and numismatics can come together to create a unique and beautiful collectible item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1896  2029616 - - - - - -
1897  5262782 - - - - - -
1898  1263963 - - - - - -
1899  840108 - - - - - -
1905  4454610 - - - - - -
1906  4331360 - - - - - -
1907  3729577 - - - - - -
1908  719128 - - - - - -
1909  1328888 - - - - - -
1910  1845444 - - - - - -
1911  1109630 - - - - - -
1912  2401962 - - - - - -
1913  1579446 - - - - - -
1914  526770 - - - - - -
1915  1921400 - - - - - -
1916  984634 - - - - - -
1918  1637745 - - - - - -
1919  2279906 - - - - - -
1920  7571819 - - - - - -
1921  5286461 - - - - - -
1922  2324168 - - - - - -
1923  4415711 - - - - - -
1924  3675515 - - - - - -
1925  3798934 - - - - - -
1926  3250000 - - - - - -
1927  2880000 - - - - - -
1928  2885988 - - - - - -
1929  8361445 - - - - - -
1930  8281400 - - - - - -
1931  341873 - - - - - -
1935  1126787 - - - - - -
1936  855101 - - - - - -
1937  3314120 - - - - - -
1938  6448556 - - - - - -
1939  3555017 - - - - - -
1940  4465224 - - - - - -
1941  600011 - - - - - -
1942  4843871 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1896-1942 coin.