Peru 1965 centavo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Many countries, including the United States, Belgium and the Netherlands, have experimented with zinc coins but have generally found them unsuitable. Peru seems to be an exception as this denomination was issued in zinc 1950-65 along with a zinc two centavos. This is the final date of issue; none are recorded for 1964. Zinc coins as a class are difficult to find in nice condition as the alloy corrodes readily.

Recorded mintage: 380,000 (the lowest mintage date).

Specification: 1 g, zinc, 15 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 227.

Source:

• 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:

• 1963 centavo
• 1965 5 centavos
• 1965 10 centavos
• 1965 20 centavos
• 1965 25 centavos
• 1965 ½ sol
• 1965 sol
• 1965 10 soles
• 1965 libra
• 1965 20 soles
• 1965 50 soles, seated liberty
• 1965 50 soles, anniversary of the mint
• 1965 100 soles Lima mint commemorative
• 1966 5 centavos
• Coins and currency dated 1965
• return to Peru