Peru 1963 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. An overdate, 1963/53, is recorded for the year. Zinc coins as a class are difficult to find in nice condition as the alloy corrodes readily.

Recorded mintage: 2,400,000.

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:

• 1957 sol
• 1961 centavo
• 1963 10 centavos
• 1963 20 centavos
• 1963 ½ sol
• 1963 10 soles
• 1963 20 soles
• 1963 50 soles
• 1963 100 soles
• 1963 libra
• 1965 centavo
• Coins and currency dated 1963
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