Obverse © tunisian ahmed – Reverse © pksaha
Obverse © tunisian ahmed – Reverse © pksaha
50 Ariary motto D
| Stainless steel | 10.15 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (2010-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2016-2021 |
| Value | 50 Ariary 50 MGA = USD 0.011 |
| Currency | Ariary (2003-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 10.15 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#155125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Avenue of baobabs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARIARY DIMAMPOLO
FITIAVANA
TANINDRAZANA
FANDROSOANA
Translation:
50 Ariary
Affection
Homeland
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. This design was chosen to represent the importance of women in Malagasy society and to celebrate the country's rich cultural traditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Ariary (motto D) 2016-2021 coin.