Object Details & Specifications • Country: Colombia • Face Value: 1 Peso • Year: 1956 • Commemorative Theme: 200th Anniversary of the founding of the Bogota Mint (Casa de Moneda) • Popular Nickname: Peso de Pinilla • Material / Composition: Silver (.900) • Weight: 25.0 grams • Diameter: 37 mm • Edge: Reeded / Milled • Mintage: Only 12,000 pieces issued [1] A highly collectible and very scarce crown-sized 1 Peso silver coin issued by the Republic of Colombia in 1956. This historical specimen was struck at the Mexico Mint (Casa de Moneda de México) to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Bogota Mint (1756–1956). Due to its incredibly low total mintage of just 12,000 pieces, it is tightly held by collectors and seldom appears in major European auctions. Design Elements: • Obverse: Features the classic national Coat of Arms of Colombia—an Andean condor perched atop a shield displaying a pomegranate, a Phrygian liberty cap, and the Isthmus of Panama. This central motif is flanked by draped national flags and framed by the legends "REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA", "GRMS. 25" (weight), and "UN PESO LEY 0.900" (silver purity). • Reverse: Showcases a masterfully engraved, detailed representation of the iconic stone baroque colonial entrance facade of the historic Bogota Mint building (Casa de Moneda). The design features the key milestone dates: 1620 (initial founding as a workshop), 1756 (establishment of the formal mint building), and 1956 (the bicentennial year). It is flanked by two stylized laurel branches. This large-format silver crown boasts great eye appeal with sharp, crisp structural details on the intricate masonry of the mint facade. It represents a fantastic investment piece for any serious collection specializing in Latin American silver crowns or commemorative numismatics.