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| 1921-1928 Columbia Leper Colony 50 Centavos Set (2 coins), Fine |
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Ignorance of the disease leprosy in the past led to isolation for the infected – including coins for use within the colonies. These 50 Centavos coins are from early 20th century Colombia.
Struck in 1921 and 1928 for use in Columbian leper colonies (these intriguing coins are completely safe to handle) Only 120,000 copper-nickel issues were struck in 1921, and just 100,000 brass pieces were minted in 1928 Featuring a Maltese cross long associated with leprosy, and the word LAZARETTO (hospital for contagious people)
Get an affordable 2-coin set including the 1921 copper-nickel 50 Centavos piece, and 1928 brass 50 Centavos coin.
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