The numismatics It is the art of collecting coins from different periods and cultures. It is an auxiliary science of history since the motifs minted on the different pieces allow us to learn about historical events, wars, empires, monarchs, the evolution of art, architecture, customs and thus unite the past and the present.
On this occasion, a common 100 Colombian peso coin has captured the attention of collectors considering that it has a printing error that makes it as unique as it is coveted. In fact, some are willing to pay up to 500 times more than its face value and this particularity went viral after a video shared by a numismatics expert.
In the images shared on the social network TikTok, the specialist explained that this specimen becomes valuable due to the place it occupies the national coat of arms. On a common coin, when rotated, it should be centered but in this case it is misaligned, tilted at a 45 degree angle, due to a printing error.
For this reason, collectors would pay up to 50 thousand pesos for those coins that have this particularity, taking into account that these are scarce. This has led those who have this piece to review it carefully since they have an interesting market value and it is a very good opportunity to get some fresh money.
The impact of this discovery transcends the field of numismatics. It’s a fascinating example of how social media can influence specific markets, generating unexpected opportunities and connecting people with common interests. In this case, the combination of a printing error and virality has unleashed a new treasure fever in Colombia.
