50 Centavos 1953-1957 front 50 Centavos 1953-1957 back
50 Centavos 1953-1957 photo
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50 Centavos

 
Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Zinc, 2% Tin) 4.0 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Mozambique
Period
Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1953-1957
Value
50 Centavos (0.50)
Currency
Escudo (1911-1974)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Zinc, 2% Tin)
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#3822
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Value in center, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
50
CENTAVOS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Centavos coin from Mozambique is that it features a portrait of the country's first president, Samora Machel, on its obverse side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1953  5010000 - - - - - -
1957  24990000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1953-1957 coin.