Chile 1919 5 centavos KM-155.2a

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck in Chile 1908-11, 1913 and 1919-20. This ten centavos was first introduced in 1896 and was gradually debased until it was converted to copper-nickel in 1920. The production in 1919 was divided between this subtype and KM 155.3, which was 0.450 fine silver. It is common, tho varieties abound.

Recorded mintage: 1,494,000 including KM 155.3.

Specification: 1.0 g, 0.400 fine silver, 14 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 155.2a.

Source:

• 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 2 centavos
• 1919 10 centavos, 0.400 fine silver
• 1919 20 centavos
• 1920 5 centavos
• 1920 10 centavos, 0.400 fine silver
• 1920 10 centavos, copper-nickel
• 1920 20 centavos, 0.400 fine silver
• 1920 20 centavos, copper-nickel
• Coins and currency dated 1919