½ New Dollar 70-93 (1981-2004) front ½ New Dollar 70-93 (1981-2004) back
½ New Dollar 70-93 (1981-2004) photo
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½ New Dollar

 
Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) 3 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Taiwan
Period
Republic (1949-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
70-93 (1981-2004)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
5 Jiao = 50 Fen 0.5 TWD = USD 0.015
Currency
New dollar (1949-date)
Composition
Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin)
Weight
3 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6825
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Denomination in Chinese characters above and in numerals below

Script: Chinese

Lettering:
角伍
½

Translation: Five jiao

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mei Blossom flower is also known as Chinese plum or Japanese apricot.
The flower, in particular, is called Plum blossom

Interesting fact

The ½ New Dollar 70-93 (1981-2004) coin from Taiwan is interesting because it features a unique blend of metals, including 97% copper, 2.5% zinc, and 0.5% tin, which gives it a distinctive bronze color.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
70 (1981)  103800000 - - - - - -
75 (1986)  22000000 - - - - - -
77 (1988)  10000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ New Dollar 70-93 (1981-2004) coin.