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20 Centavos
| Copper | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1953 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1960 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Value flanked by Copihue-Flowers (Lapageria rosea), Chile national flower
Script: Latin
Lettering:
So
20
CENTAVOS
1950
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Chile, produced between 1942 and 1953, has an interesting feature. It was made of copper, which is a highly conductive metal, and weighed only 3 grams. This means that the coin could potentially be used as a conductor of electricity, making it a unique and interesting collector's item for numismatists and electronics enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 So | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 So | 396000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 So | 29100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 So | 11400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 So | 13800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 So | 15700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 So | 15200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 So | 14700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 So | 15200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 So | 14700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 So | 15500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 So | 7800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1942-1953 coin.
