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20 Centavos Pattern
1956 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1956 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value above the arms of Colombia and 16 stars forming a semicircle below
Script: Latin
Lettering: VEINTE CENTAVOS
Translation: Twenty Centavos
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Centavos coin from Colombia, made of Copper-nickel in 1956, features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of Colombia. Instead, it was used as a pattern coin, which was a trial design that was not released into circulation. This coin's design features a portrait of Simon Bolivar, the liberator of Colombia, on one side, and an image of the Colombian coat of arms on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Colombian currency.
