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5 Centavos
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 5.86 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Dominican Republic › Dominican Republic (1844-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1978-1981 |
| Value | 5 Centavos 0.05 DOP = USD 0.00083 |
| Currency | Peso oro (1937-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 5.86 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Denomination, weight, year, and portrait of one of the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic: Juan Pablo Duarte
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 5 CENTAVOS *
* 5 GRAMOS *
1978
Translation: 5 Grams
Edge
Plain
Comment
Although this piece is listed in the Standard Catalog of World Coins as a pattern, it is listed in the official mint publication "Domestic and Foreign Coins Manufactured by Mints of the United States," which does not list patterns or trials.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centavos coin from the Dominican Republic (1978-1981) is that it was made of a unique silver and copper alloy, with 90% silver and 10% copper. This composition was specifically chosen to create a distinctive color and durability for the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1978-1981 coin.
