50 Centavos 1985-1988 front 50 Centavos 1985-1988 back
50 Centavos 1985-1988 photo
© Ulmo

50 Centavos

 
Brass 5.4 g 24.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Argentina
Period
Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1985-1988
Value
50 Centavos (0.50&nbspARA)
Currency
Austral (1985-1991)
Composition
Brass
Weight
5.4 g
Diameter
24.6 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 1992
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3261
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Value, double-lined “A” at the top, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:

50
CENTAVOS
1988

Edge

Plain

Comment

Previously KM#74

Interesting fact

The 50 Centavos coin from Argentina was designed by the country's famous sculptor and engraver, José Olaguer y Feliú. He was known for his work on various coins and banknotes, and his design for the 50 Centavos coin features the national emblem of Argentina, the Sun of May, on one side, and the denomination and year on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985  13884000 - - - - - -
1986  59074000 - - - - - -
1987  64525000 - - - - - -
1988  62388000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1985-1988 coin.