20 Centavos, Peru

20 Centavos, Peru, 1879 obverse image20 Centavos, Peru, 1879 reverse image
20 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Peru flagPeru
  • Years of Minting:
    1879
  • Period:
    Republic (1822-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Lima, Peru (1565-date)
20 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$79.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

20 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

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Obverse

Description:

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Edge

Description:

Reeded

20 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA PERUANA VEINTE CENTAVOS

Reverse:

MONEDA PROVISIONAL 20 CENTAVOS

20 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

20 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:9.7 g
  • Diameter:26 mm
  • Thickness:2.4 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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