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20 Centavos Independence
1960 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 4.95 g | 23.75 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1960 |
| Value | 20 Centavos 0.20 COP = USD 0.000048 |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4.95 g |
| Diameter | 23.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Value inscription, Coat of Arms, 16 Stars
Script: Latin
Lettering: VEINTE CENTAVOS
Translation: Twenty Centavos
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1960 Colombian 20 Centavos coin features a unique design that commemorates the country's independence from Spain. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Simón Bolívar, the leader of the Latin American independence movement, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Colombian coat of arms. This coin was minted to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Colombia's independence and was widely circulated throughout the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos (Independence) 1960 coin.
