Chilean Peso - 5 Pesos
5 Pesos Coin
Circulation Date: May 1992
Metal: (92% Cu; 6% Al; 2% Ni)
Weight: 2.20 grams
Diameter: 15.50 mm
Shape: Octogonal
Edge: Smooth
Face: The profile of Bernardo O'Higgins graces the center of
the coin. Around the top the phrase "REPUBLIC OF CHILE" ("REPÚBLICA
DE CHILE"). To the right of the profile, in small letters on two
lines, the words "LIBERATOR B. O'HIGGINS" ("LIBERTADOR
B. O'HIGGINS"). On the left side sits the mint mark.
Reverse: The number "5" sits in the upper center of
the field, below it, on two lines, the word "PESOS" and the
year of minting. All this is surrounded by the laurel branches.
Source: El Banco Central de Chile
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