Chile 1919 2 centavos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck at Santiago, Chile, in 1919 only. It was accompanied by a similar one centavo (KM 161.2) and was the first time the denomination had been issued since 1882. It was not issued again. Billon five, ten and twenty centavos were struck 1919, soon to be superseded by copper-nickel coinage.

Recorded mintage: 147,000.

Specification: 3.5 g, copper, 21 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 164.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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• 1916 5 centavos
• 1919 centavo
• 1919 5 centavos, 0.400 fine silver
• 1919 10 centavos, 0.400 fine
• 1919 20 centavos
• 1920 20 centavos
• Coins and currency dated 1919