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In 1918, cupro-nickel 5, 10 and 20 centavos coins were introduced, followed, in 1922 with S/. 1 ⁄ 2 and S/. 1 coins in .500 fineness silver. The silver 1 ⁄ 2, and 1 sol were replaced by brass coins in 1935. Brass 5, 10, and 20 centavos followed in 1942. In 1950, zinc 1 and 2 centavo coins were introduced which were issued until 1958.
Silver coins were struck in denominations of 1 ⁄ 4, 1 ⁄ 2, 1, 2, and 5 décimos, and 1 peso, together with gold 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 pesos. With the introduction of the centavo in 1872, silver 2 + 1 ⁄ 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 centavos were issued, followed by cupro-nickel 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 centavos in 1874 and cupro-nickel 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 centavos in 1881.
In 1896, the 1 ⁄ 2 and 1 décimo were replaced by 5 and 10 centavo coins. [9] In 1907, a short-lived, silver 40 centavo coin was introduced following cessation of production of the 50 centavo coin. In 1919, the last of the copper coins (1 and 2 centavos) were issued. The following year, cupronickel replaced silver in the 5, 10 and 20 centavo ...
The customary design on coins is a portrait of a notable individual (living and/or deceased) on the obverse or reverse, unless the subject is depicted on both sides of the coin. Elizabeth II , former Queen of the Commonwealth realms and their territories and dependencies, features on more coins than any other person.
All images must contain the expression "SEM VALOR" placed on the picture diagonally, with length and height of at least 20% of image size. 2. The maximum resolution allowed is 72dpi (72 pixels per inch or 28.246 pixels per cm). This restriction also applies to individual elements of the banknote.
In 1956, aluminum-bronze coins were issued in the amounts of 50 centavos, 1 cruzeiro and 2 cruzeiros, taking advantage of old aluminum-bronze pieces that were used to issue the 10, 20 and 50 centavos coins respectively. In 1957, such values also began to be issued in aluminum. Coins dated up to 1961 would be minted in such denominations.
The second series reflected this, with common circulation coins of Cr$20 and Cr$50. Curiously, a Cr$0.01 (1 centavo) coin continued to be produced until 1983, even though it had little to no value at the time. In contrast, the 10 and 50 centavos coins had proof mintings, but were never released to the public; the second lowest denomination was ...
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