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 50 Centavos
| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 4 g | 22 mm | 
|   Issuer   |  Chile | 
|---|---|
|   Period   |  Republic (1818-date) | 
|   Type   |  Standard circulation coin | 
|   Years   |  1978-1979 | 
|   Value   |  50 Centavos 0.50 CLP = USD 0.00054 | 
|   Currency   |  New peso (1975-date) | 
|   Composition   |  Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 
|   Weight   |  4 g | 
|   Diameter   |  22 mm | 
|   Thickness   |  1.3 mm | 
|   Shape   |  Round | 
|   Technique   |  Milled | 
|   Orientation   |  Coin alignment ↑↓ | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-04 | 
|   Numista   |  N#6919 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  11% | 
Reverse
Value within laurel wreath
Script: Latin
 Lettering: 
 50 
 CENTAVOS 
 1979 
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Chile, produced between 1978 and 1979, has a unique feature. It is made of aluminum bronze, an alloy composed of 92% copper, 6% aluminum, and 2% nickel. This blend of metals gives the coin a distinctive color and durability, making it stand out from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 So | 19250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
| 1979 So | 28000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1978-1979 coin.