Chile 10-CENTAVOS (KM166)

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). The Andean Condor is huge, with male wingspans up to 3 m (10 feet). They can fly up to 5.5 km (3.5 miles) high. The Andean Condor is a national symbol of Chile.

This copper-nickel version of the coin was issued from 1920 to 1941.


Diameter
19.5 mm
Composition
Copper-Nickel
Catalogue #
KM166
Obverse Legend
REPUBLICA DE CHILE
Reverse Legend
10 CENTAVOS

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