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50 Centavos
| Bronze | 4.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1973-1974 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-1974) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#8151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Value in center, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA·PORTUGUESA+
50
CENTAVOS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Mozambique features a portrait of Samora Machel, the country's first president, on its obverse side. Machel was a prominent figure in Mozambican history and played a key role in the country's struggle for independence from Portugal. He served as president from 1975 until his death in 1986, and his legacy continues to be celebrated in Mozambique today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 6841000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 23810000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1973-1974 coin.
