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5 Céntimos "Puya"
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 2.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | United States (1864-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1896-1938 |
| Value | 5 Centimos (5 céntimos) (0.05 VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#8727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Value within 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 was designed by the famous French sculptor and engraver, Auguste Oscar Hippolyte Ponscarme, who also designed coins for several other countries, including France, Belgium, and Greece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Céntimos "Puya" 1896-1938 coin.
