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5 Centavos
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 2.5 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1893-1919 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1951 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Caduceus (a staff entwined by two serpents, surmounted by wings) divides denomination, olive sprays below, date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCO CENTAVOS
5 C
1908
Translation:
Five Cents
5 c
1908
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM# 173.1: Heaton Mint, without privy marks.KM# 173.2: Paris Mint, cornucopia and fasces flank date.
KM# 173.3: Paris Mint, cornucopia and torch flank date.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Bolivia, minted between 1893 and 1919, has an interesting feature. It was designed by the renowned artist and engraver, Charles E. Barber, who also designed several other coins for the United States, including the Barber dime, quarter, and half dollar.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1902 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 | 530000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 | 4370000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1893-1919 coin.
