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5 Centavos
| Billon (.400 silver) | 1 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1908-1919 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
So
CINCO
CENTAVOS
1908
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Chile, minted between 1908 and 1919, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver, the coin still contains .400 silver. This means that the coin has a higher silver content than many other coins of its time, making it a unique and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 So | 3642000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 So | 1177000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 So | 1587000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 So | 847000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 So | 2573000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1908-1919 coin.
