© KennyG
© KennyG
5 Céntimos "Puya"
| Copper clad steel | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1953-1999) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-1977 |
| Value | 5 Centimos (5 céntimos) (0.05 VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Copper clad steel |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Denomination in two lines below an inverted wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTIMOS
Edge
Plain
Comment
5 Céntimos coin is popularly known as "Puya" in Venezuela
Each year different type.
Obverse
Die 1 - large letters in fine strokes.
Die 2 - large letters in bold strokes.
Die 3 - smaller letters with serifs, "U" and "B" in REPUBLICA almost touch each other.
Reverse
Die A - wider script, especially visible on final letter "O".
Die B - taller script, especially visible on letter "O", letters "E" and "N" almost touch each other.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
