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5 Centavos
| Silver (.666) | 1.25 g | 14.3 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | United States of Colombia (1863-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1875-1885 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 14.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Denomination flanked by cornucopias. Weight to the left, fineness to the right, and mint at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRAM.1,250
5
CENT
BOGOTA LEI 0,666
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Reference numbers:KM#174a.1: Bogota Mint
KM#174a.2: Medellin Mint
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Colombia, minted between 1875 and 1885, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.666), it was designed to be easily distinguishable from the 10 Centavos coin, which was also made of silver but had a different weight and design. This was done to prevent confusion and fraud, showcasing the importance of detailed design and security features in currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | 77000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 | 94000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 190000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 | 177000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 44000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 219000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 412000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1875-1885 coin.
