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50 Centavos
| Bronze (95 % copper, 30% tin, 20% zinc) | 4.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1969-1979 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze (95 % copper, 30% tin, 20% zinc) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Five ears of wheat underneath the face value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
CENTAVOS
MNORTE
Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1973, the British Royal Mint produced 16,444,444 blank planchets for the manufacture of these coins.Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Portugal, minted between 1969 and 1979, has an interesting feature. It has a unique triangle-shaped hole in the center, which was designed to help the visually impaired distinguish it from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 3481000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 17280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 9139000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 24729000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 35588000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 28719000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 17793000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 23734000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 16340000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 48348000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 61652000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1969-1979 coin.
