50 Centavos 1952 front 50 Centavos 1952 back
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50 Centavos

1952 year
Bronze 4 g 20.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Guinea-Bissau › Portuguese Guinea (1910-1975)
Period
Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1973)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1952
Value
50 Centavos (0.50)
Currency
Escudo (1914-1975)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4 g
Diameter
20.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#9542
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Denomination within lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPÚBLICA·PORTUGUESA
50
CENTAVOS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Centavos 1952 coin from Guinea-Bissau › Portuguese Guinea (1910-1975) is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of António Maria de Alarcón, a Portuguese governor who played a significant role in the country's colonization. The reverse side features a traditional Guinea-Bissauan boat, known as a "pirogue," which was an important mode of transportation for the local population. The boat is surrounded by a wreath of coffee branches, which was a major crop in the region and an important part of the local economy. This design highlights the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the natural resources of the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1952  10000000 - - - - - -

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