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20 Centavos No number on obverse; billon .
| Billon (.400 silver) | 3.0 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1907-1920 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1960 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within laurel wreath with hammer and sickle below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
So
VEINTE
CENTAVOS
1920
Translation: Twenty Centavos.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1907-1920 Chilean 20 Centavos coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of 40% silver and 60% copper. This was a common practice in the early 20th century, as silver was a more affordable and accessible material than pure silver. The use of Billon in coinage allowed for the production of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear, while still maintaining a level of intrinsic value due to the presence of silver.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 So | 1201000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 So | 5869000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 So | 1080000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 So | 3507000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 So | 3749000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 So | 4189000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos (No number on obverse; billon .400) 1907-1920 coin.
