Chile 2012 10 pesos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck for circulation in Chile 1990-2023. Bernardo O'Higgins, hero of the war for independence, is featured on the obverse. Most were struck at Santiago but some were struck in Ottawa (2007) and Utrecht (2014-15). As of February 2025, US$1 = 942 pesos, rendering this coin worthless.

Recorded mintage: 600,000,000.

Specifications: 3.5 g, aluminum nickel bronze, 21 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 228.2.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• ^[1]Sisó, Teresa, Eduard Domingo and Lluís Lalana, Subasta 422: Subasta Numismatica, Barcelona: Aureo y Calicó, 2023.

Link to:

• 2008 5 pesos
• 2009 peso
• 2011 10 pesos
• 2012 100 pesos
• 2012 500 pesos
• Coins and currency dated 2012