Question about possible Colombia variation [solved]

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I'm putting together a 1970 type set of world coins and I have a question about a possible variation from Colombia. The normal version of the 10 centavos coin that's available has the obverse legend divided as "REPUBLICA DE | COLOMBIA." However, Krause lists a variation KM#243 that has the legend divided as "REPUBLICA | DE COLOMBIA."



Unfortunately, I've not been able verify it through any other source, meaning as in photographic evidence. Many web sites have just copied Krause's information, but no one's shown any pics. I've even messaged the author of this book, but gotten no response yet.



I was wondering if anyone could confirm the existence of this variation. If it does exist, was it some sort of obscure test issue that no one is really expected to own, or is it a standard issue that is just difficult to find?

I'd be grateful for any feedback I can get. Thanks.

Edit: I realize that the Numista entry for KM#243 has a note stating "According to national Colombian catalogs, no such type ever existed," but the page only lists 1971. I'm hoping to get clarification on the 1970 coin as listed in Krause.

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces34006.html
Topic moved to "Numismatic questions" (ZacUK, 17 Aug 2020, 05:49)
Interestingly, someone on another forum posted a copy of their 1991 Krause catalog that has a photo of the #243 variation, though the mintages seem to have since been absorbed into the standard #236.

The mystery continues!

Yes, but is a picture from the 1970 coin, not from the 1971 coin. which means the 1970 coin must exist.

Since the listing for the coin in question has been removed, I am marking this as Solved.

Status changed to Solved (elrich, 30 Jun 2025, 21:09)

I seem to have a 1969 coin with the two different text punctuations. I'll check tomorrow!

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Coin varieties in French:
https://monnaiesetvarietes.numista.com

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