1950 Argentina 10 Centavos

The 1950 10 Centavos from Argentina was struck during Juan Perón's first term, a time when the government nationalized key industries to bolster the economy.

This bronze coin, weighing about 2.5 grams, replaced earlier silver versions due to postwar metal shortages. Its obverse shows the sun of May, a staple of Argentine currency since the 19th century, while the reverse features the denomination and date. Perón's regime influenced its production at the Casa de Moneda in Buenos Aires, though exact mintage figures are unclear—records from that era are spotty.

One oddity: the coin's edge is plain, unlike some contemporaries with reeding, which might have deterred counterfeiters but didn't always succeed.