20 Centavos 1957-1961 front 20 Centavos 1957-1961 back
20 Centavos 1957-1961 photo
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20 Centavos

 
Nickel plated steel 4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Argentina
Period
Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1957-1961
Value
20 Centavos (0.20&nbspARM)
Currency
Peso moneda nacional (1881-1969)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1970
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3254
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

The value within a laurel wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
CENTAVOS
1959

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 20 Centavos coin from Argentina, produced between 1957 and 1961, has an interesting feature. It was made with a unique combination of materials - Nickel plated steel. This coin was also relatively lightweight, weighing only 4 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1957  89365000 - - - - - -
1958  52710000 - - - - - -
1959  56585000 - - - - - -
1960  21254156 - - - - - -
1961  2082803 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1957-1961 coin.