50 Centavos 1977-1980 front 50 Centavos 1977-1980 back
50 Centavos 1977-1980 photo
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50 Centavos

 
Aluminium 2.1 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Cape Verde
Period
Republic (1975-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1977-1980
Value
50 Centavos (0.50&nbspCVE)
Currency
Escudo (1975-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
2.1 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Thickness
2.04 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1995
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#10013
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Denomination above fish

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
centavos

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Centavos coin from Cape Verde was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in the country's artistic community. The coin features a portrait of Amílcar Cabral, a national hero who played a key role in Cape Verde's struggle for independence from Portugal. The coin's design also includes the country's coat of arms and the inscription "Cabo Verde" in Portuguese.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977  - - - - - -
1980  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1977-1980 coin.