Chile 1954 peso KM-179a

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The specimen shown is a type struck in Chile 1954-58. It superseded a copper type struck 1942-54. It is the last of its denomination and is worthless in all grades.

Recorded mintage: 43,200,000 plus more in copper (KM 179) plus proofs.

Specification: 2 g, aluminum, 25 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 179a.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1953 20 centavos
• 1953 peso
• 1953 100 pesos
• 1954 100 pesos
• 1955 peso
• 1955 100 pesos
• Coins and currency dated 1954