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| − | [[Image:Chile 1950 20 centavos obv | + | [[Image:Chile 1950 20 centavos obv DSL.jpg|300px|thumb|from the Mountain Groan Collection]] |
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| − | The specimen shown is an example of a type struck in Santiago, [[Chile]], in 1942-53. | + | 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. |
| − | 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. | ||
Revision as of 23:34, 21 September 2024
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.
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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