This is a lot of 4 Uncirculated coins: 1950 1 Centimo and 1953 Paraguay 25, 15, and 10 Centimos
The 1950 Paraguay 1 Céntimo coin (cataloged as KM# 20) is a circulating standard coin issued by the Bank of Paraguay (Banco del Paraguay).
Specifications:
- Composition: Aluminum-Bronze (92% copper, 8% aluminum)
- Weight: 2.0 grams
- Diameter: 17.0 mm
- Thickness: 1.1 mm
- Shape & Edge: Round with a milled edge
- Orientation: Coin alignment \(\uparrow\downarrow\)
- Obverse: Features the denomination (1 CENTIMO) centered within a floral motif and wreath, surrounded by the text REPÚBLICA DEL PARAGUAY and the year of mintage (1950).
- Reverse: Features the depiction of the Monumento Nacional Héroes del Chaco (National Pantheon of Heroes) or a stylized floral/rosette emblem, flanked by PAZ Y JUSTICIA (Peace and Justice) along the perimeter.
This coin was demonetized in 1966 and is widely sought after by mid-century South American numismatic collectors today
The 1953 Paraguay 25, 15, and 10 Centimos are standard circulation coins minted in the Royal Mint, London, for the Central Bank of Paraguay. They all share a scalloped, 12-notched shape and are composed of either aluminum-bronze or nickel-brass.
Shared Design Elements
- Obverse: The obverse features the national coat of arms (the Sello de Hacienda), which depicts a seated lion in front of a pole holding a liberty cap. It is encircled by the text REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY and the national motto PAZ Y JUSTICIA (Peace and justice), along with the year 1953.
- Reverse: The reverse features the coin's face value enclosed within a decorative wreath.
The 1950 Paraguay 1 Céntimo coin (cataloged as KM# 20) is a circulating standard coin issued by the Bank of Paraguay (Banco del Paraguay).
Specifications:
- Composition: Aluminum-Bronze (92% copper, 8% aluminum)
- Weight: 2.0 grams
- Diameter: 17.0 mm
- Thickness: 1.1 mm
- Shape & Edge: Round with a milled edge
- Orientation: Coin alignment \(\uparrow\downarrow\) [1]
- Obverse: Features the denomination (1 CENTIMO) centered within a floral motif and wreath, surrounded by the text REPÚBLICA DEL PARAGUAY and the year of mintage (1950).
- Reverse: Features the depiction of the Monumento Nacional Héroes del Chaco (National Pantheon of Heroes) or a stylized floral/rosette emblem, flanked by PAZ Y JUSTICIA (Peace and Justice) along the perimeter. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
This coin was demonetized in 1966 and is widely sought after by mid-century South American numismatic collectors toda
| Denomination | Composition | Weight | Diameter | Shape Description |
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| 10 Centimos | Aluminum-Bronze | 3.0 g | 19.0 mm | Scalloped with 12 notches |
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| 15 Centimos | Aluminum-Bronze (or Nickel Brass) | 3.8 g | 21.0 mm | Scalloped with 12 notches |
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| 25 Centimos | Nickel Brass (or Aluminum-Bronze) | 5.2 g | 23.1 mm | Scalloped with 12 notches
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