5 Centavos – Argentina
Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the Death of José San Martin
Context
Year: 1950
Issuer: Argentina 
Period:
(since 1861)
Currency:
(1881—1969)
Demonetization: 1 January 1970
Total mintage: 3,460,000
Material
Diameter: 17 mm
Weight: 2 g
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard43
Numista: #4834
Value
Exchange value: 0.05 ARM
Obverse
Inscription:
REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
5
CENTAVOS
AÑO DEL LIBERTADOR
GENERAL SAN MARTIN 1950
5
CENTAVOS
AÑO DEL LIBERTADOR
GENERAL SAN MARTIN 1950
Translation:
REPUBLIC OF ARGENTINA
5
CENTAVOS
YEAR OF THE LIBERATOR
GENERAL SAN MARTIN 1950
5
CENTAVOS
YEAR OF THE LIBERATOR
GENERAL SAN MARTIN 1950
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Engraver: Mario Baiardi
Reverse
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Event> Death anniversary |
| Person> Military leader |
| Person> Politician |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | — | 3,460,000 |
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