© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
20 Centavos
| Copper-nickel | 4.5 g | 22.6 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1919-1941 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1960 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within laurel wreath with hammer and sickle below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
So
20
CENTAVOS
1937
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Chile, produced between 1919 and 1941, has an interesting feature. It bears the image of a condor, a large South American bird, on its reverse side. The condor is known for its impressive wingspan, which can reach up to 10 feet (3 meters) in length, making it a symbol of power and freedom in Chilean culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 So | 499000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 So | 6547000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 So | 8261000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 So | 5439000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 So | 16096000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 So | 9830000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 So | 9685000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 So | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1933 So | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 So | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1938 So | 3043000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 So | 5283000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 So | 9300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 So | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1919-1941 coin.
