20 Centavos 1970-1976 front 20 Centavos 1970-1976 back
20 Centavos 1970-1976 photo
© Ulmo

20 Centavos

 
Brass 3 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Argentina
Period
Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1970-1976
Value
20 Centavos (0.20&nbspARL)
Currency
Peso ley (1970-1983)
Composition
Brass
Weight
3 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 December 1979
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3255
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Value with laurel branch left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
CENTAVOS
1975

Edge

Reeded.
Two types are known:
Fine edge with 26 reeds in centimeter.
Coarse edge with 22 reeds in centimeter (1973) or 21 reeds in centimeter (1974-6) .

Interesting fact

The 20 Centavos coin from Argentina was designed by the country's famous sculptor and engraver, José Ovidio Lopez. He was known for his work on various coins and banknotes, and his design for the 20 Centavos coin features the national emblem of Argentina, the Sun of May, on one side, and the denomination and year on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1970  27029156 - - - - - -
1971  33210714 - - - - - -
1972  219861 - - - - - -
1973  9675618 - - - - - -
1974  41024281 - - - - - -
1975  26540000 - - - - - -
1976  957958 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1970-1976 coin.