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5 Centavos Sanchez and Mella
| Copper-nickel | 5.0 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Dominican Republic › Dominican Republic (1844-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1983-1987 |
| Value | 5 Centavos 0.05 DOP = USD 0.00083 |
| Currency | Peso oro (1937-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Denomination, portraits of the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic (Francisco del Rosario Sánchez and Matías Ramón Mella) facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCO CENTAVOS
SANCHEZ * MELLA
Translation:
Five centavos
Sánchez - Mella
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from the Dominican Republic, issued between 1983 and 1987, features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. On one side, the coin depicts the national hero, Juan Pablo Duarte, who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence from Haiti. On the other side, the coin features the national emblem of the Dominican Republic, which includes a shield with the flag's colors and a Bible, symbolizing the country's Christian heritage. This coin is an interesting piece of numismatic history and a great addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 Mo | 1600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 12898000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos (Sanchez and Mella) 1983-1987 coin.
