Portugal, bronze coin of 5 centavos 1920 - Portuguese Republic, (VF+AU), World Coins Portugal KM 569
Portuguese 5 centavos coin dated 1920, struck in bronze (Cu 960 – Zn 40), part of the early issues of the First Portuguese Republic. Minted at the Lisbon Mint, it features the denomination “5 CENTAVOS” on the obverse and the national coat of arms over the armillary sphere on the reverse, iconic symbols of the republican period. With a diameter of 25 mm and an approximate weight of 8 grams, it presents a smooth rim with beaded border and vertical alignment.
Established by Law No. 1085 of December 9, 1920, this coin was issued between 1920 and 1922, with a total mintage exceeding 15 million pieces across all dates, and was withdrawn from circulation in 1927. Catalogued as KM#569 in the World Coins Krause catalog and as R.05.01 in the Alberto Gomes reference, it is a historically significant piece for collectors of Portuguese numismatics.