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50 Bipkwele
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1968-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1980-1981 |
| Value | 50 Bipkwele (50 GQE) |
| Currency | Ekwele (1975-1985) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1985 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
BIPKWELE
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Bipkwele coin from Equatorial Guinea features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side, it depicts a traditional village scene with huts and palm trees, while the other side features the national emblem of Equatorial Guinea, which includes a shield with the country's flag and a pair of elephant tusks. This design was created by the artist, Juan Paredes, and it was used on several other coins from the same series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 80 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Bipkwele 1980-1981 coin.
