5 Centavos (1942 - 1945)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Centavos |
| Catalog Number | KM# 213.2a |
| Weight (g) | 3.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 17 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Brass |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
· REPUBLICA PERUANA ·
MIL NOVECIENTOS CUARENTA Y TRES
· REPUBLICA PERUANA ·
MIL NOVECIENTOS CUARENTA Y TRES
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 4,000,000 | KM#213.2a.1 "MIL NOVECIENTOS CUARENTA Y DOS" | Very Common |
| 1942 S | 4,000,000 | KM#213.2a.2 "MIL NOVECIENTOS CUARENTA Y DOS"; San Francisco mint | Common |
| 1943 | 4,000,000 | KM#213.2a.1 "MIL NOVECIENTOS CUARENTA Y TRES" | Unknown |
| 1943 S | 4,000,000 | KM#213.2a.2 "MIL NOVECIENTOS CUARENTA Y TRES"; San Francisco mint | Common |
| 1944 | 4,000,000 | KM#213.2a.1 "MIL NOVECIENTOS CUARENTA Y CUATRO"; Phildadelphia mint | Common |
| 1944 | 1,106,000 | KM#213.2a.3 "MIL NOVECIENTOS CUARENTICUATRO"; Lima mint | Common |
| 1945 | Unknown |