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½ Peso
| Nickel clad steel | 11.35 g | 30.55 mm |
| Issuer | Dominican Republic › Dominican Republic (1844-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1989-1990 |
| Value | ½ Peso ½ DOP = USD 0.0083 |
| Currency | Peso oro (1937-date) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 11.35 g |
| Diameter | 30.55 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Denomination, image of the monument Columbus Lighthouse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEDIO PESO
FARO A COLON
Translation:
Half peso
Columbus Lighthouse
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Silver version also exists under different KM# number!Interesting fact
The ½ Peso coin from the Dominican Republic, issued between 1989 and 1990, has an interesting feature. It has a unique "Yin-Yang" design on its reverse side, which represents the balance and harmony of opposites in the universe. This design was created by the Dominican artist, José Gurrión, and it sets the coin apart from other coins issued by the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Peso 1989-1990 coin.
