Peru
5 Centavos 1966-1975 front 5 Centavos 1966-1975 back
5 Centavos 1966-1975 photo
© Ulmo
5 Centavos 1966-1975 front 5 Centavos 1966-1975 back
© Ulmo

5 Centavos

 
Brass 1.5 g 14.5 mm
Description
Issuer
 Peru
Period
 Republic (1822-date)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1966-1975
Value
 5 Centavos (0.05&nbspPEH)
Currency
 Sol (1863-1985)
Composition
 Brass
Weight
 1.5 g
Diameter
 14.5 mm
Thickness
 1.28 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-07
References
Numista
 N#5420
Rarity index
 8%

Reverse

Value to left of Cinchona tree flower

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5 CENTAVOS

Edge

Plain

Comment

KM#244.1 : reeded edge
The easiest way to distinguish the KM# 244.2 (large obverse) and the KM# 244.3 (small obverse):