Colombia 1974 10 centavos

from the Stonecat Collection

This nickel plated steel ten centavos was struck in Bogotá, Colombia, of a type issued 1972-78. This subtype, issued 1972-80, has a continuous obverse legend. The denomination was suspended after this type, inflation having rendered it worthless.

Recorded mintage: 49,740,000.

Specification: 2.52 g, nickel plated steel, 18.4 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 253.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Restrepo, Jorge Emilio, Monedas de Colombia, 1619-2006, Medellin, Colombia: Impresiones Rojo, 2006.

Link to:

• 1973 5 centavos
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• 1974 peso
• 1975 peso
• Coins and currency dated 1974