5 Centavos


Copper-nickel	2 g	16.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Chile
Period	Republic (1818-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1920-1938
Value	5 Centavos (0.05)
Currency	Old peso (1835-1959)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	2 g
Diameter	16.5 mm
Thickness	1.33 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1 January 1960
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#6921
Rarity index	9%

Reverse

Mintmark, value, date within laurel wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
So
5
CENTAVOS
1937

Edge

Plain

Comment

The general design changes 3 times: first design from 1920-1928, second design 1933, third design 1934-1938.

Interesting fact

The 5 Centavos coin from Chile, produced between 1920 and 1938, has an interesting feature. It was designed by the Chilean artist, Luis Urrutia, who was known for his work in sculpture and medal design. The coin's obverse side features the image of a condor, which is a symbol of Chile and represents freedom and power. The condor is depicted with its wings spread wide, perched on a mountain peak, surrounded by the Andes mountain range in the background. The coin's reverse side features the Chilean coat of arms, which includes a star that represents the country's independence. The 5 Centavos coin was an important part of Chile's currency system during its time and is now a sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1920 So	718000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1921 So	2406000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1922 So	3872000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1923 So	2150000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1925 So	994000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1926 So	594000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1927 So	1276000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1928 So	5197000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1933 So	3000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1934 So		-	-	-	-	-	-
1936 So	2000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1937 So	2000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1938 So	2000000	-	-	-	-	-	-