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60 Centavos - Republic
| Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel) | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1910-1961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1958-1959 |
| Value | 60 Centavos (0.60) |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1961) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 May 1962 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#11767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA · PORTUGUESA
1959
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 60 Centavos coin from Portuguese India is that it features a unique blend of metals, with 61% copper, 20% zinc, and 19% nickel. This composition, known as nickel brass, gives the coin a distinctive golden color and makes it stand out from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 60 Centavos - Republic 1958-1959 coin.
