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50 Centavos
| Billon (.300 silver) (Copper .500, Nickel .100, Zinc .100) | 6.66 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1950-1951 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Billon (.300 silver) (Copper .500, Nickel .100, Zinc .100) |
| Weight | 6.66 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#10351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
King Cuauhtemoc facing right looking at a descending eagle (his namesake) surrounded by date, denomination, and mint mark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Mo
50 cs
1951
Translation:
Mexico City Mint
50 Cents
1950
Engraver: Lorenzo Rafael
Designer: Lorenzo Rafael
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Mexico, issued between 1950 and 1951, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of Billon, a metal alloy composed of copper, nickel, zinc, and silver, the coin weighs 6.66 grams, which is relatively heavy for a coin of its size. This is due to the high percentage of silver in the alloy, which gives the coin its distinctive weight and value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 Mo | 13570000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 Mo | 3650000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1950-1951 coin.
