Peru 1961 10 centavos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This ten centavos was struck in Lima for Peru 1951-65. All dates are common tho finding unspotted specimens can be a challenge. Earlier dates had the date spelled out in words.

Recorded mintage: 12,700,000.

Specifications: 2.7 g, brass, 20 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 224.2.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Yabar Acuña, Francisco, Monedas Fiduciaras del Peru, 1822-2000, Lima, 2001.

Link to:

• 1960 10 centavos
• 1961 centavo
• 1961 5 centavos
• 1961 sol
• 1961 50 soles
• 1961 100 soles
• 1961 libra
• 1962 10 centavos
• Coins and currency dated 1961