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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Aurar
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 2.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Iceland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1944-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1969-1974 |
| Value | 50 Aurar (0.50 ISJ) |
| Currency | Old króna (1885-1980) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#3520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Face value at the center and leaves of pubescent birch (Betula pubescens, only endemic tree of Iceland), to left and right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ÍSLAND
50
AURAR
Translation:
Iceland
50
Aurar
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Aurar coin from Iceland has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was designed to make it easier for fishermen to thread the coin onto a line and use it as a weight for their nets.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Aurar 1969-1974 coin.
