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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. 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. | + | 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. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 15,200,000. | ||
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* [[Chile 1949 20 centavos|1949 20 centavos]] | * [[Chile 1949 20 centavos|1949 20 centavos]] | ||
| − | * [[Chile | + | * [[Chile 1950 peso|1950 peso]] |
| + | * [[Chile 1950 100 pesos|1950 100 pesos]] | ||
| + | * [[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
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.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
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