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The specimen shown is an example of a type struck in Santiago, [[Chile]], in 1942-53.  
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The specimen shown is an example of a type struck in Santiago, [[Chile]], in 1942-53. It is the last of its denomination. This type is the first to feature the hero of independence, Bernardo O'Higgins (1778-1842). 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.
It is the last of its 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.
 
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 15,200,000.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 15,200,000.
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* [[Chile 1949 20 centavos|1949 20 centavos]]
 
* [[Chile 1949 20 centavos|1949 20 centavos]]
* [[Chile 1956 peso|1956 peso]]
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* [[Chile 1950 peso|1950 peso]]
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* [[Chile 1950 100 pesos|1950 100 pesos]]
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* [[Chile 1951 20 centavos|1951 20 centavos]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1950]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1950]]
 
* return to [[Chile]]
 
* return to [[Chile]]
  
 
[[Category:Selections from the Mountain Groan Collection]]
 
[[Category:Selections from the Mountain Groan Collection]]

Latest revision as of 12:01, 11 October 2024

from the Mountain Groan Collection
Chile 1950 20 centavos rev DSL.jpg

The specimen shown is an example of a type struck in Santiago, Chile, in 1942-53. It is the last of its denomination. This type is the first to feature the hero of independence, Bernardo O'Higgins (1778-1842). 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.

Recorded mintage: 15,200,000.

Specification: copper, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 177.

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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