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© Essor Prof
50 Centavos
1942 year| Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) | 5.1 g | 24.6 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1942 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | First boliviano (1864-1963) |
| Composition | Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 24.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
The caduceus (a staff entwined by two serpents, surmounted by wings) divides denomination, olive sprays below, date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCUENTA CENTAVOS
50 C
1942
Translation:
Fifty Cents
50 c
1942
Edge
KM#182a.1: plain
KM#182a.2: reeded
Comment
Owing to WWII conflict, coins minted at Philadelphia were not enough to cover needs, so a second strike was made at Potosí on 1943, but showing "1942"; this was the last time Potosí minted coins for the Bolivian government.Although the "Standard Catalog of World Coins" lists this type as being made of Bronze, official mint records state that these coins are made of Copper and Zinc (Brass).
