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50 Cauris
1971 year| Aluminium | 0.68 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Guinea |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 50 Cauris (0.50) |
| Currency | Syli (1971-1985) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.68 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRAVAIL-JUSTICE-SOLIDARITE
50 CAURIS
LE 1er MARS 1960
Translation:
Work-Justice-Solidarity
The 1st March 1960
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Cowry shell (Monetaria moneta): This species is called "money cowry" because the shells were historically widely used in many Pacific and Indian Ocean countries as shell money before coinage was in common usage.Interesting fact
The 50 Cauris coin was designed by the French engraver and sculptor, Auguste C. L. Pétel. Pétel was a well-known artist who also designed coins for other countries, including France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The coin's design features a stylized portrait of a Guinean woman on the obverse side, and a traditional Guinean hut on the reverse side. The coin's unique design makes it stand out among other coins from the same era and region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cauris 1971 coin.
