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5 Centavos
| Aluminium | 0.9 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1970-1975 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 ARL) |
| Currency | Peso ley (1970-1983) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 December 1979 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Value and Wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTAVOS
1974
Edge
Plain
Comment
Previously KM#40Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Argentina, made of Aluminium and weighing 0.9g, is interesting because it was produced during a time of high inflation in the country. In 1970, the inflation rate in Argentina was over 100%, which led to a significant decrease in the purchasing power of the peso, the country's currency. As a result, the government was forced to introduce a new currency, the " peso Ley 18.188", which was pegged to the US dollar. The 5 Centavos coin was part of this new currency system and was used widely in everyday transactions. Despite the economic challenges faced by the country during this period, the coin remains a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 56174000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 3798000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 84250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 113912000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 18150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 6940000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1970-1975 coin.
