20 Pesos coin from Colombia (Republic of Colombia, República de Colombia). The coin was circulated in 1982 - 1989 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Colombia
Continents: South America
Groupings: Andean States
Denomination: 20 Pesos
Value: 20 Pesos 20 COP
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1982 - 1989
Year: 1982 - 1989
Numismatic period: Peso decimalized (1847 - now)
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Aluminium-bronze
Diameter: 25 mm.
Thickness: 1.75 mm.
Weight: 6.2 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Obverse: Poporo Quimbaya. Its primary use was as a ceremonial device for chewing of coca leaves during religious ceremonies. It was made around 300 B.C. It is used to carry the lime to the mouth while chewing coca leaves. Exhibited in the Gold Museum in Bogotá, Colombia, it has been depicted in the Colombian currency, in coins and bills.
Obverse lettering: REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA POPORO QUIMBAYA MUSEO DEL ORO
Obverse translation: Republic of Colombia Poporo Quimbaya Gold Museum
Reverse lettering: 20 PESOS
Edge: Smooth
