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20 Centimes
1956 year| Nickel brass (70% Copper, 18% Zinc, and 12% Nickel) | 7.4 g | 26.2 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1859-1957) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1956 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20 HTG) |
| Currency | Third gourde (1872-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (70% Copper, 18% Zinc, and 12% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 26.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ · ÉGALITÉ · FRATERNITÉ
·20·
Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood
Edge
Plain
Comment
With a triumvirate of generals, he forced the former president to resign following a financial scandal.The first president to be elected, he ruled with an iron fist and was also pushed out in 1956.
Interesting fact
The 20 Centimes coin from Haiti in 1956 features a unique design, with the national emblem of Haiti, a palm tree surrounded by flags, on one side, and the denomination and year on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimes 1956 coin.
