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The specimen shown is an example of a type struck in Santiago, [[Chile]], in 1976-79.  
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The specimen shown is an example of a type struck in Santiago, [[Chile]], in 1976-79. In 1960, the peso was dropped in favor of the escudo, with 1 escudo = 1000 pesos. The escudo itself was abandoned in 1975 for a return to the peso, with 1 new peso = 100 escudos. This design was the last of the denomination.
In 1960, the peso was dropped in favor of the escudo, with 1 escudo = 1000 pesos.  
 
The escudo itself was abandoned in 1975 for a return to the peso, with 1 new peso = 100 escudos.  
 
This design was the last of the denomination.
 
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 6,800,000 (common in all grades).
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 6,800,000 (common in all grades).
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* [[Chile 1976 peso|1976 peso]]
 
* [[Chile 1976 peso|1976 peso]]
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* [[Chile 1976 10 pesos|1976 10 pesos]]
 
* [[Chile 1976 100 pesos Fr-62|1976 100 pesos]]
 
* [[Chile 1976 100 pesos Fr-62|1976 100 pesos]]
 
* [[Chile 1981 peso|1981 peso]]
 
* [[Chile 1981 peso|1981 peso]]

Revision as of 18:51, 31 May 2023

from the Mountain Groan Collection
Chile 1976 10 centavos rev DSLR.jpg

The specimen shown is an example of a type struck in Santiago, Chile, in 1976-79. In 1960, the peso was dropped in favor of the escudo, with 1 escudo = 1000 pesos. The escudo itself was abandoned in 1975 for a return to the peso, with 1 new peso = 100 escudos. This design was the last of the denomination.

Recorded mintage: 6,800,000 (common in all grades).

Specification: 2.05 g, aluminum, 23.75 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 205a.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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