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20 Centavos Province of Santander
1902 year| Brass | 0.7 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Santander (Colombian states) |
|---|---|
| Period | Thousand Days' War (1899-1902) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1902 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Comment
Named "Coscojas".Created as necessity currency by the General Ramón González.
Manufactured using the rifles cartridges of Palonegro War in South Santander.
Minted in Bucaramanga.
Interesting fact
The 1902 20 Centavos coin from the Province of Santander (Colombian states) is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and economic change in Colombia. The country was experiencing a period of civil war, known as the Thousand Days' War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902. Despite the conflict, the government continued to mint coins, including this 20 Centavos piece, which was used as a means of currency for the people of Santander. The coin's brass composition and relatively low weight of 0.7 grams also make it stand out from other coins of the time.
