50 Ariary (motto C) 2005 front 50 Ariary (motto C) 2005 back
50 Ariary (motto C) 2005 photo
© Essor Prof

50 Ariary motto C

2005 year
Stainless steel 10.15 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Madagascar
Period
Third Republic (1992-2010)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2005
Value
50 Ariary 50 MGA = USD 0.011
Currency
Ariary (2003-date)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
10.15 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Hendecagonal (11-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#85932
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Avenue of baobabs.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARIARY DIMAMPOLO
TANINDRAZANA
FAHAFAHANA
FANDROSOANA

Translation:
50 Ariary
Homeland
Liberty
Progress

Edge

Plain

Comment

In the circulating currencies of 5, 10, 20 and 50 Ariary, the coins have been using a different motto according to the years of issue:
  • MOTTO A is “TANINDRAZANA - TOLOM-PIAVOTANA-FAHAFAHANA”. It means “Homeland-Revolution-Liberty”. This was used on: 10 and 20 Ariary of 1978 and 1983 and 5, 10, 20, and 50 Ariary of 1992.
  • MOTTO B is “TANINDRAZANA-FAHAFAHANA-FAHAMARINANA”. It means “Homeland-Liberty-Justice”. This was used on: 5 and 20 Ariary of 1994 and 5 and 50 Ariary of 1996.
  • MOTTO C is “TANINDRAZANA-FAHAFAHANA-FANDROSOANA”. It means “Homeland-Liberty-Progress”. This has been used on 10 and 20 Ariary of 1999 and 50 Ariary of 2005.
  • MOTTO D is “FITIAVANA-TANINDRAZANA- FANDROSOANA”. It means “Affection-Homeland-Progress”. Up to now this has been used on 10 and 50 Ariary of 2016.


© Paul Baker

Interesting fact

The 50 Ariary coin from Madagascar features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Malagasy woman wearing a traditional headdress and carrying a basket of fruit. On the other side, there is an image of a baobab tree, which is a symbol of longevity and vitality in Malagasy culture. The coin's design was created by the Malagasy artist, Andry Andriarivola, and it was intended to showcase the country's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  - - - - - -

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