Breaking the piggy bank: the most sought-after Colombian coins by collectors

In recent years, numismatics has managed to conquer the hearts of those who have decided to enter the world of coin and banknote collecting. A trend largely driven by social media.

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Colombian coins are no exception to this growing movement, as more and more curious specimens are being added to the collectors’ search list. This not only contributes to promoting the country’s rich monetary history, but also provides an opportunity for collectors and traders interested in high-value transactions.

This is because these pieces can triple their nominal value thanks to a series of particular characteristics that give them that collectible character. We tell you What are some of the most sought-after coins among numismatic fans? and which can reach values ​​close to $200 million pesos.

50 cent coin (1957)

Before you begin this journey, it is important to note that among the distinguishing features that can give a banknote or coin a higher value than its denomination are its condition (‘fair’, ‘good’ or ‘very good’), its age and the printing period. The more features it meets, the higher the price.

This is the case of the 50-cent coin issued in 1957. According to content creator Darwin López, this denomination has captured the interest of collectors thanks to a minting error on one of the sides.

The peculiarity of this coin is that the face of Simón Bolívar is upside down, a detail that gives this coin great value.

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200 pesos coin (1995)

This is one of the most popular models in the world of numismatics. Its popularity is due to the fact that it has five distinctive points in its design, which sets it apart from regular $200 coins that only have four.

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500 pesos coin with an object upside down

This particular edition has a notable error in its minting, in that on one of the sides an object can be seen upside down. This type of detail can turn a seemingly ordinary coin into a piece of great value for numismatic enthusiasts.

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