25 Céntimos 1953 front 25 Céntimos 1953 back
25 Céntimos 1953 photo
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25 Céntimos

1953 year
Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) 5.2 g 23.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Paraguay
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay)
Period
Republic (1811-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1953
Value
25 Centimos (0.25&nbspPYG)
Currency
Guarani (1944-date)
Composition
Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight
5.2 g
Diameter
23.1 mm
Thickness
1.85 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1966
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4981
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25
CENTIMOS

Edge

Plain (with 12 curves)

Comment

Of the total mintage, 1,000,000 were minted in 1953 and 1,000,000 were minted in 1954.

Interesting fact

The 25 Céntimos coin from Paraguay, minted in 1953, is interesting because it was made during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin's nickel brass composition was likely chosen as a cost-saving measure, as pure copper coins were too expensive to produce at the time. Despite the economic challenges, the coin still features a detailed design, including the national emblem and the words "República del Paraguay" (Republic of Paraguay) on one side, and the denomination and year on the other. This coin is a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the Paraguayan people during difficult times.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1953  1 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Céntimos 1953 coin.