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5 Centavos
| Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) | 3.1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1944 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 PEH) |
| Currency | Sol (1863-1985) |
| Composition | Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
Centavos
Edge
Milled
Comment
In 1944, the United States Mint in Philadelphia minted 8,000,000 coins. Of the total mintage, 4,000,000 had the date 1943 and 4,000,000 had the date 1944.
Difference between Philadelphia and Lima mints in 1944:
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Peru, minted between 1942 and 1944, features an image of a vicuña, which is a South American camelid that is native to the Andean region. The vicuña is known for its soft and valuable wool, and it has been a symbol of Peruvian culture and currency for centuries. The coin's design was created by the Peruvian artist and engraver, Josép Maria Pascual, and it is considered a rare and collectible coin among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 S | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 S | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 1106000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1942-1944 coin.
