20 Pesos (Soccer) 1977-1978 front 20 Pesos (Soccer) 1977-1978 back
20 Pesos (Soccer) 1977-1978 photo
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20 Pesos Soccer

 
Aluminium bronze (Cu 92 Al 8) 5 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Argentina
Period
Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
1977-1978
Value
20 Pesos (20&nbspARL)
Currency
Peso ley (1970-1983)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (Cu 92 Al 8)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.955 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
30 March 1983
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#4523
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Soccer ball within a symbol, top right, small mark to left, value below, date at the bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20 PESOS
1978

Edge

Plain

Comment

Previously KM#50

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 1978 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Argentina. The coin features an image of a soccer player in action on one side, and the Argentine coat of arms on the other. This coin was circulated widely in Argentina during the tournament, and has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and soccer fans.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977 BAˢ 1506000 - - - - - -
1978 BAˢ 2000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pesos (Soccer) 1977-1978 coin.