20 Centavos

Issuer	Government of the Dominican Republic
Year	1897
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Obverse description	The obverse features the national coat of arms of the Dominican Republic at center, depicting an open Bible beneath a cross, flanked by two laurel branches tied at the base and enclosing a ribbon bearing the national motto 'DIOS, PATRIA, LIBERTAD'. The shield is surmounted by a cross and surrounded by a wreath. The circular legend 'REPUBLICA DOMINICANA' arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination inscription '5 GRAMOS' appears in the lower field. A small mintmark 'A' (Paris Mint) is visible near the base of the design.
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Reverse description	The reverse presents a left-facing draped bust of a native female allegory, wearing an elaborate feathered headdress with her hair styled in curled locks falling to the neck, evoking the indigenous identity of the island. The figure is depicted in a classical engraving style typical of late 19th-century French mint work. The circular legend '20 CENTAVOS' arcs along the left and upper periphery, while the date '1897' appears along the right side. Small decorative dots punctuate the legend at intervals, and a fine toothed border frames the entire design.
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