20 Céntimos (With braille) 1991-2000 front 20 Céntimos (With braille) 1991-2000 back
20 Céntimos (With braille) 1991-2000 photo
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20 Céntimos With braille

 
Brass 4.43 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
Period
Republic (1822-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1991-2000
Value
20 Centimos 0.20 PEN = USD 0.05
Currency
Nuevo sol (1991-2015) / Sol (2016-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
4.43 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#324410
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Denomination flanked by Chimu designs from city of Chan Chan, all with braille above.

Scripts: Braille, Latin

Lettering:
20
CÉNTIMOS

Edge

Plain

Comment

KM#306.1
The 1993 exists with and without Chavez signature.

KM#306.1

KM#306.1 A & B

Interesting fact

The 20 Céntimos coin from Peru, which was in circulation from 1991 to 2000, features braille letters on its reverse side. This is unique among coins, as it allows visually impaired individuals to identify the coin by touch. The braille letters spell out the denomination of the coin, "20 Céntimos," making it accessible to a wider range of people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991 LIMA 35000000 - - - - - -
1992 LIMA 11000000 - - - - - -
1993 LIMA 30000000 - - - - - -
1994 LIMA 20000000 - - - - - -
1996 LIMA 10000000 - - - - - -
2000 LIMA 7000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Céntimos (With braille) 1991-2000 coin.