Argentina 5 Centavos, 1954 – 1956

smaller head; smooth edge

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Argentina Argentina
Currency Peso moneda nacional (1881 – 1969)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Centavos
Year 1954 – 1956
Ruler Federal Republic (1861–9999)
Composition Copper-nickel clad steel
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2
Diameter (mm) 17.2
Thickness (mm) 1.3
Demonetized 1 January 1970

Description

5 Centavos from Argentina. Issued from 1954 to 1956. Struck in Copper-nickel clad steel. Measures 17.2 mm and weighs 2 g.

Obverse
Value, a legend in a circle around (Republic of Argentina
5 Centavos
1956)
Reverse
Portrait of José de San Martín to the right
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1956  36.9M € 0,15 € 0,22 € 0,33 € 0,33 € 0,76 € 0,82 CJ# 251 50%
1955  42.2M € 0,31 € 0,31 € 0,34 € 0,34 € 0,36 € 0,49 CJ# 250 48%
1954  50.6M € 0,20 € 0,27 € 0,40 € 0,41 — — CJ# 249 50%

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