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20 Centimes
| Nickel clad steel | 6.85 g | 26.2 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1986-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1995-2000 |
| Value | 20 Centimes 0.20 HTG = USD 0.0015 |
| Currency | Third gourde (1872-date) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 6.85 g |
| Diameter | 26.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#9545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ·ÉGALITÉ·FRATERNITÉ
· 20 ·
Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood
Edge
Plain
Comment
Accent marks on E and Is in legend.Obverse:
Charlemagne Masséna Péralte (1886 - 1919) is a nationalist leader of Haiti. He resisted the US invasion of his country in 1915, leading guerrilla fighters called the Cacos. Although he succeeded in establishing a provisional government in the north of Haiti in 1917, he was betrayed by one of his own men and shot dead in 1919. He was given a national funeral after the end of the US occupation in 1935.
Reverse:
The coat of arms of Haiti, originally introduced in 1807, has appeared in its current form since 1986. It depicts six draped flags of the country, three on each side, placed on a green lawn in front of a palm tree flanked on either side by canons. On display are a drum, bugles, long guns, and ship anchors. Above the palm tree, there is a Phrygian cap placed as a symbol of freedom. Ribbon at the bottom bears the motto in French, “L'Union Fait La Force”, which means, Unity Makes Strength. However, not this but "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite.", which appear on the reverse of the coin is the national motto of Haiti, according to their constitution.
Interesting fact
The 20 Centimes coin from Haiti features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side, the coin features a portrait of Toussaint Louverture, a former slave and Haitian revolutionary leader who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence. On the other side, the coin features a depiction of a sugar cane plant, which is a nod to Haiti's long history of sugar production and its importance to the country's economy. This design was created by the Haitian artist and engraver, J.C. Déméssous, and it has been featured on the 20 Centimes coin since its introduction in 1995.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimes 1995-2000 coin.
