Banco de la República released a coin made 100% of gold: this is its denomination
In the vast catalog of Colombian numismatic emissions, few pieces spark as much interest and reverence as the commemorative coin for the fiftieth anniversary of the Bank of the Republic.
TL;DR
- The Bank of the Republic of Colombia issued a commemorative coin in 1973 for its 50th anniversary.
- The coin's obverse features the Poporo Quimbaya, an iconic piece from ancestral Colombian goldwork and the first item acquired by the Bank for its museum.
- The reverse commemorates the bank's 50 years and bears a nominal value of 1,500 gold pesos.
- This coin is made of 0.900 fine gold, weighs approximately 19.1 grams, and has a diameter of 25 millimeters.
- An estimated 50,000 pieces were minted, contributing to its scarcity and demand.
- The coin is now considered an investment and collector's item, with its value influenced by gold prices and numismatic factors.
- Exemplars in perfect condition can be worth over six million Colombian pesos.