Cuba 1916 20 centavos

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from the Mountain Groan Collection
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This type was struck in the United States for Cuba 1915-20 and 1932-49. Unlike the pesos, this denomination circulated extensively. This date is scarce compared to the post WW2 issues and is expensive in Uncirculated.

Recorded mintage: 2,535,000.

Specification: 5 g, 0.900 fine silver, .144 troy oz AGW, 23 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 13.2.

Source:

  • Byrne, Ray, Coins and Tokens of the Caribees, Decatur, IL: Jess Peters, Inc., 1975.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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