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5 Centavos smooth edge, magnetic
| Issuer | Argentina |
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| Year | 2006-2011 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The Argentine national coat of arms depicted as the Sol de Mayo, a radiant sun with a human face bearing a serene expression, rendered in low relief at the center of the field. The legend REPUBLICA ARGENTINA arcs above the device, while the motto EN UNION Y LIBERTAD is inscribed below, all within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Argentina's monetary authority switched the 5 centavos to a magnetic brass-plated steel blank around 2006 as part of a broader effort to cut production costs following the catastrophic 2001–2002 peso collapse, which had wiped out the country's financial system and left the mint scrambling to rationalize coin production for years afterward. The smooth edge distinguishes this subtype from the reeded earlier issues — a detail that catches even experienced collectors off guard when sorting bulk Argentine material.