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20 Centavos magnetic, larger head, smooth edge
| Issuer | Argentina |
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| Year | 1952-1953 |
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| In circulation to | 1 January 1970 |
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| Obverse description | The denomination numeral '20' dominates the centre of the field in large, bold raised figures, with the word 'CENTAVOS' inscribed below in smaller capitals. The circular legend 'REPUBLICA ARGENTINA' arcs around the upper periphery, while the date, flanked by two raised dots, is positioned along the lower rim. The overall design is plain and typographic, with no pictorial elements. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA ARGENTINA 20 CENTAVOS ∙ 1952 ∙ |
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Argentina's shift to nickel-clad steel for this type reflected the Perón government's broader industrial policy of the early 1950s, when nickel imports were being rationed and domestic steel production was being prioritized under the Second Five-Year Plan. The magnetic property is the giveaway — earlier issues in the series are non-magnetic, and the two types are frequently conflated in dealer inventories despite the meaningful metallurgical distinction.