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5 Centavos Pattern
1908 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1908 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#175048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1908
5C
So
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Centavos coin from Chile, made of Copper-nickel in 1908, features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of Chile. Instead, it was used as a pattern coin, which was a trial design created to test the feasibility of a new coin design. This pattern coin features a portrait of a Chilean national hero, Bernardo O'Higgins, on one side and the Chilean coat of arms on the other. The use of a national hero on the coin's design was a departure from the traditional designs used on Chilean coins, which typically featured images of animals or abstract designs. This interesting fact highlights the unique history and design of the Pattern 5 Centavos coin, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
