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5 Escudos
1972 year| Aluminium | 1.5 g | 22.8 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 5 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1960-1975) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 29 September 1975 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POR LA RAZON O LA FUERZA
1972 So
5
ESCUDOS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Spelling error:REPÚBLICA DE CHILE not REPUBLICA DE CHILE
Despite its minting date (1972), the 5 Escudos coin in aluminium was allowed through Decree-Law 548 of 1974 using the same dies as the ones of 1972.
Interesting fact
The 5 Escudos coin from Chile, minted in 1972, is interesting because it was made of aluminum, which is a relatively lightweight metal. This makes it stand out from other coins of similar value and age, which were often made of more traditional metals like copper, silver, or gold. The use of aluminum in the coin's production also reflects the efforts of the Chilean government to reduce the cost of coin production during a time of high inflation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 So | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Escudos 1972 coin.
