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50 Centavos
| Bronze (95% Copper, 2.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) | 14 g | 33.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1959 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 2.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Cuauhtemoc bust left. With value at top, mint and date at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCUENTA CENTAVOS
Mo 1959
Translation:
Fifty cents
Mexico City 1959
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Mexico, produced between 1955 and 1959, has an interesting feature. It was designed by Mexican artist José de Creeft, who was known for his work in sculpture and coin design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a leader of the Mexican War of Independence, while the reverse side depicts an eagle standing on a cactus, which is a symbol of Mexican independence. This coin was also the last coin to feature the image of Hidalgo before the design was changed to the current coat of arms of Mexico.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Mo | 3502000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 Mo | 34643000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 Mo | 9675000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 Mo | 4540000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1955-1959 coin.
