5 Centavos 2003-2017 front 5 Centavos 2003-2017 back
5 Centavos 2003-2017 photo
© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)

5 Centavos

 
Nickel clad steel 4.05 g 18.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Timor-Leste › Timor-Leste (2002-date)
Period
Republic (2002-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2003-2017
Value
5 Centavos (0.05)
Currency
US dollar (2003-date)
Composition
Nickel clad steel
Weight
4.05 g
Diameter
18.8 mm
Thickness
2.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#6197
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Denomination
Below: Kaibauk representation (Crescent Ornamentation)
Circle: Tais pattern along border

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
centavos

Engraver: José Bandeira

Edge

Plain

Comment

Kaibauk representation (Crescent Ornamentation):
Kaibauk represent the moon and one of the symbols of power normally used by Timorese men