1896 Puerto Rico 5 Centavos - Scarce Spanish Colonial Issue A highly collectible 1896 5 Centavos struck for Puerto Rico under Spanish rule during the reign of Alfonso XIII. Produced at the Madrid Mint with a relatively small mintage of only 600,000 pieces, this issue is one of the key late-colonial coins of the island and far scarcer than many contemporary Spanish minor coins. The reverse displays the crowned Spanish coat of arms flanked by the Pillars of Hercules, while the obverse features the denomination and date within a classic wreath design. These coins circulated during the final years of Spanish administration in Puerto Rico, just before the historic transition of 1898, giving them strong historical significance. Struck in silver (.835), this charming colonial piece combines precious metal content, attractive classic design, and genuine historical importance. With its limited mintage and growing collector interest in Caribbean and Spanish colonial coinage, examples of this type are increasingly sought after. A scarce and fascinating piece of Puerto Rican and Spanish numismatic history that will make a wonderful addition to any world coin collection. see the pictures for a better impression