Chile 2-CENTESIMOS (KM193)

Andean Condor

The Andean Condor is a new-world vulture and are related to storks, but not closely related to old-world vultures (which include hawks and eagles). It is difficult to not call them ugly, but they have a good reason for looking that way. The Andean Condor is huge, with male wingspans up to 3 m (10 feet). The Andean Condor is a national symbol of Chile.

Part of the reform coinage of the 1960s and early 1970s, this piece is minted in gorgeous aluminum-bronze.


Diameter
20 mm
Composition
Aluminum-Bronze
Catalogue #
KM193
Obverse Legend
REPUBLICA DE CHILE
Reverse Legend
E 2 CENTESIMOS

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