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20 Centavos
| Billon (.300 silver) | 5 g | 23.15 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1952-1953 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Billon (.300 silver) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23.15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Bust facing left dividing the value on both sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VEINTE CENTAVOS
Translation: Twenty Centavos
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Colombia, minted between 1952 and 1953, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver, it contains only 0.300 silver. This means that the coin's composition is primarily copper, with a small amount of silver. This is unusual, as most coins of that time period were made of a higher percentage of silver. This fact makes the coin stand out and is a unique aspect of its design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 B | 3887 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 B | 17819000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1952-1953 coin.
