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20 Centavos
1965 year| Copper-nickel | 5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1965 |
| Value | 20 Centavos 0.20 COP = USD 0.000048 |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Bust of Jorge Eliécer Gaitán facing left, with his name above and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JORGE ELIECER GAITAN
1965
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos 1965 coin from Colombia was designed by artist and sculptor, Eduardo Sanín Cano. He was a prominent artist in Colombia and was known for his work in sculpture, painting, and numismatics. The coin's design features the image of Simón Bolívar, a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in the Latin American wars of independence against Spain. The coin's design was meant to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Bolívar's death.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1965 coin.
