5 Céntimos "Puya" 1986 front 5 Céntimos "Puya" 1986 back
5 Céntimos "Puya" 1986 photo
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5 Céntimos "Puya"

1986 year
Copper-nickel clad steel 2 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Venezuela
Period
Fourth Republic (1953-1999)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1986
Value
5 Centimos (5 céntimos) (0.05&nbspVEB)
Currency
Bolivar (1879-2007)
Composition
Copper-nickel clad steel
Weight
2 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
31 December 2011
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#5584
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Denomination below inverted wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
CENTIMOS

Translation: 5 Centimes

Edge

Plain

Comment

5 Céntimos coin is popularly known as "Puya" in Venezuela

Interesting fact

The 5 Céntimos "Puya" coin from Venezuela features a unique design, with a stylized image of a puya, a type of plant native to the country, on the obverse (front side), and the coat of arms of Venezuela on the reverse (back side).

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986  500000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Céntimos "Puya" 1986 coin.