Colombia 1970 50 centavos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This centavo was struck in Bogotá, Colombia, of a type issued 1970-82. It is common in all grades. The issues prior to this were 30 mm diameter, closer to the familiar half dollar.

Recorded mintage: 30,906,000.

Specification: nickel-plated steel.

Catalog reference: KM 244.1.

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.

Links to:

• 1968 200 pesos
• 1970 centavo
• 1970 10 centavos
• 1970 20 centavos
• 1971 500 pesos
• 1978 15000 pesos
• 1990 5 pesos
• Coins and currency dated 1970
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