Economy

Economy March 11, 2021 | 4:00 pm

New 25 peso coin to circulate, according to Central Bank

The Central Bank reported the circulation of 25 peso coins with "2020" engraved on them. According to the Central Bank, the new coins maintain the same characteristics as the previous ones, varying only in the year of mintage. According to the entity, the first mintage of the coin was issued in 2005 and bore the effigy of Gregorio Luperón engraved in the center in profile to his right, with... Read more

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