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5 Centavos
| Silver (.900) | 1.15 g | 15.2 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1871-1872 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 15.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Motto, denomination, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA UNION HACE LA FUERZA
CINCO Cs
9 Ds FINO
1871
Translation: Unity makes the strength
Comment
Variants:KM# 156.1: 1.25g; 11 stars below shield; rectangular shield; dots below "S"s on reverse.
KM# 156.2: 1.15g; 11 stars below shield; oval shield; no dots below "S"s on reverse.
KM# 156.3: 1.15g; 9 stars below shield.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Bolivia, minted between 1871 and 1872, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.900), it was designed with a unique weight of 1.15 grams, which is slightly heavier than the standard weight for coins of its size and denomination. This unusual weight may have been intended to make the coin more durable or to distinguish it from other coins in circulation.
