Colombia 1957 centavo KM-205

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This centavo was struck in Bogotá, Colombia, of a type issued 1942-51 and 1957-66. It was struck simultaneously with a nickel plated steel liberty head type issued 1952-58 (KM 275a).

Recorded mintage: 2,500,000 plus 900,000 in nickel plated steel (KM 275a).

Specification: 2 g, bronze, 17 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 205.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Almanzar, Alcedo, and Dale Seppa, Coins of Colombia, San Antonio, TX: 1973.
• Restrepo, Jorge Emilio, Monedas de Colombia, 1619-2006, Medellin, Colombia: Impresiones Rojo, 2006.

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• 1954-B centavo
• 1957 5 centavos
• 1958 centavo
• Coins and currency dated 1957
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