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5 Centavos
1899 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 2.9 g | 19.8 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1854-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1899 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Peso (1878-1912) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 March 1912 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#17292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Value within wreath, with date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 CENTAVOS
1899
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos 1899 coin from Nicaragua has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was a common design element for coins in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This hole was intended to make it easier for people to string the coins together, allowing them to be worn around the neck or attached to clothing. This design feature is a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin and sets it apart from other coins of the same era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1899 coin.
