Country:

Peru

Series:

1863~1965 - Republic (Decimal) Circulation

Catalog codes:

Colnect codes PE-000018
World Coins km227

Themes:

Seals (Emblems) | Sun | Wreaths

Issued on:

1950

Last issue date:

1965

Distribution:

Standard Circulation

Mints:

Casa Nacional de Moneda, Lima, Peru

Composition:

Zinc

Edge:

Plain/smooth

Orientation:

Coin alignment ↑O↓

Shape:

Circular

Rim:

Raised. Gladiform. Both sides

Weight:

1.1 grams

Diameter:

15 mm

Thickness:

0.8 mm

Face value:

1 c - Peruvian centavo

Known mintage:

46,530,008

Composition Details:

95% zinc, 5% copper

Score:

29% Accuracy: Very High

Description:

Front: (texted value) UN CENTAVO (arced) inside wreath
legend: none, wreath-like decoration (plants and fruits coming out of 2 crossed cornucopea)
Back: 8 angular radiant star design
legend: (state name) REPUBLICA PERUANA
(bottom, year) 1950 - 1965
Edge: P – plain, type: Π