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20 Centavos
1891 year| Billon (.200 silver) | 4.6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1891 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Billon (.200 silver) |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Plumed arms within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CHILE
0.2
So
20 CENTS
Translation: Republic of Chile
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued during Civil War in 1891Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Chile, minted in 1891, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver, it contains only 0.200 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 a unique and interesting piece for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 So | 787000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1891 coin.
