50 Centavos 1949 front 50 Centavos 1949 back
50 Centavos 1949 photo
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50 Centavos

1949 year
Nickel brass 4.5 g 22.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Cape Verde
Period
Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1949
Value
50 Centavos (0.50&nbspPTE)
Currency
Portuguese Escudo (1914-1975)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
22.8 mm
Thickness
1.65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#21507
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
50
CENTAVOS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 Centavos coin from Cape Verde features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Cape Verdean woman, dressed in traditional clothing and jewelry, surrounded by the country's flag. On the other side, there is an image of a ship, which represents the country's strong maritime history and its connections to other cultures and trading routes. The coin's design is a celebration of Cape Verde's diverse heritage and its people's resilience and resourcefulness.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1949  1000000 - - - - - -

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