20 Centavos, Peru

20 Centavos, Peru, 1951-1965 obverse image20 Centavos, Peru, 1951-1965 reverse image
20 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Peru flagPeru
  • Years of Minting:
    1951-1965
  • 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

$0.99-$29.99

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:

Value in two lines to right of sprig.

Engraver:

AFP= Armando Florentino Pareja

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Head right, date below, lettering around The initials (AFP) of the engraver, if they exist, are on the very bottom left of the woman's neck truncation.

Engraver:

AFP= Armando Florentino Pareja

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

20 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

· REPUBLICA PERUANA · AFP 1961

Reverse:

20 CENTAVOS

20 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass

Size

20 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:3.8 g
  • Diameter:23.8 mm
  • Thickness:1.30 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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