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5 Centavos
| Aluminium bronze (Cu 92 Al 8) | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1950 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 ARM) |
| Currency | Peso moneda nacional (1881-1969) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (Cu 92 Al 8) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1951 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Symbolic effigy of Liberty with a Phrygian cap, on the left side
a branch and on the right the legend "LIBERTAD", in the exergue, the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD
1948
Translation:
Liberty
1948
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Previously KM#15Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Argentina was designed by the renowned Argentine artist, Enrique P. Gomez, who was known for his work in sculpture and medal design. The coin features an image of a woman representing the Argentine Republic, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The design was meant to symbolize the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 2130000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 15778000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 21081000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 21600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 20460000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 22520000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 | 42790000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 35470000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 13500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1942-1950 coin.
