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25 Centavos
| Nickel clad steel (90% Steel, 10% Nickel) | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1972 |
| Value | 25 Centavos (0.25 BOP) |
| Currency | Peso boliviano (1963-1986) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel (90% Steel, 10% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1987 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Denomination, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VEINTICINCO CENTAVOS
25
1972
Translation: Twenty-Five Centavos
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 25 Centavos coin from Bolivia, minted between 1971 and 1972, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of Nickel clad steel, which is 90% steel and 10% nickel, the coin still manages to weigh only 3.5 grams. This is noteworthy because coins made of similar materials and size usually weigh more. The coin's lightweight nature can be attributed to the use of a special alloy that was designed to reduce the coin's weight while maintaining its durability. This unique feature makes the 25 Centavos coin from Bolivia stand out among other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1972 | 9998000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centavos 1971-1972 coin.
