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5 Centavos
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1918-1941 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 PEH) |
| Currency | Sol (1863-1985) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Denomination with leaf
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTAVOS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coins minted between 1918 and 1926 were minted by the United States Mint in Philadelphia.Coins minted in 1934 were minted by the British Royal Mint.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Peru, made of Copper-nickel, has a unique feature. It was designed with a raised rim, which was not common in coins of that time. This feature was added to help the visually impaired distinguish the coin from others.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1918-1941 coin.
