Colombia 1, 2, and 5 Centavos 1918 to 1950

Many of the coins in these series are quite valuable when they are in good condition:

1 (I) CENTAVO: 1918 to 1948
2 (II) CENTAVOS: 1918 to 1947
5 (V) CENTAVOS: 1918 to 1950

This is especially true of the earlier dates in well preserved condition. Be sure to see our Important Terminology page for samples of what we mean by 'worn', 'average circulated', and 'well preserved'. All coins are made of copper-nickel and show Miss Liberty on the front and a wreath on the back.

1 CENTAVO 1918 TO 1920
worn: $5 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $20
well preserved: $50
fully uncirculated: $100

1 CENTAVO 1921 TO 1948
worn: $1 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $3
well preserved: $8
fully uncirculated: $14
1 centavos dated 1936 catalog at $20 in well preserved condition

2 CENTAVOS 1918 TO 1919
worn: $5 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $20
well preserved: $50
fully uncirculated: $110

2 CENTAVOS 1920 TO 1921
worn: $3 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $8
well preserved: $20
fully uncirculated: $50

2 CENTAVOS 1922 (very rare)
worn: $500 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1500
well preserved: $4000

2 CENTAVOS 1923 TO 1947
worn: $1 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $2
well preserved: $6
fully uncirculated: $10

5 CENTAVOS 1918 TO 1924
worn: $16 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $30
well preserved: $60
fully uncirculated: $120

5 CENTAVOS 1925 TO 1950
worn: $1 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $3
well preserved: $8
fully uncirculated: $20
5 centavos dated 1936 are quite rare and catalog at $150 in well preserved condition
Values above apply to dates between 1925 and 1950 except:
- 1936 (called out above)
- 1939, 1946, 1949, and 1950 which are more common and worth about 1/4 of values above
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