50 Centavos 1953-1961 front 50 Centavos 1953-1961 back
50 Centavos 1953-1961 photo
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50 Centavos

 
Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Zinc, 2% Tin) 4.0 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Angola
Period
Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1953-1961
Value
50 Centavos (0.50)
Currency
Escudo (1958-1977)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Zinc, 2% Tin)
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#2677
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Value with the country name around the rim

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPÚBLICA·PORTUGUESA
50
CENTAVOS

Translation:
REPUBLIC OF PORTUGAL
50
CENTAVOS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Centavos coin from Angola, minted between 1953 and 1961, features an image of a farmer and a worker on the obverse side, symbolizing the country's agricultural and industrial sectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1953  5000000 - - - - - -
1954  11731000 - - - - - -
1955  1126000 - - - - - -
1957  8873000 - - - - - -
1958  17520000 - - - - - -
1961  8750000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1953-1961 coin.