5 Pesos

€988.00
IssuerChile
Year1976-1980
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Pesos
CurrencyNew peso (1975-date)
CompositionNickel brass (70% Copper; 15% Nickel; 15% Zinc)
Weight7 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness1.49 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#209
Obverse description`Chilena` as a female angel with arms raised wearing broken shackles chains representing the overthrow of the government of Marxist President Salvador Allende. Date of the military coup in 1973.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CHILE 11-IX 1973 So LIBERTAD
(Translation: Republic of Chile 11-IX 1973 So Freedom)
Reverse descriptionValue within Laurel Wreath
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 PESOS 1976
(Translation: 5 Pesos 1976)
EdgeReeded
Mint(So)
Casa de Moneda de Chile,Santiago, Chile (1743-date)
Mintage1976 So - - 2 100 000
1977 So - - 28 300 000
1978 So - - 11 704 000
1980 So - - 8 200 000
Catalog ID6722837460
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