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50 Centavos
| Nickel clad steel | 6.16 g | 26.1 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Nicaragua (Banco Central de Nicaragua) |
| Period | Republic (1854-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1983-1985 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | First Córdoba (1912-1987) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 6.16 g |
| Diameter | 26.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 February 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#9599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Value in number at center, motto at top and bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN DIOS CONFIAMOS
50
CENTAVOS
PATRIA LIBRE O MORIR
Translation:
In God we trust
Free homeland or death.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Augusto Nicolás Sandino was a Nicaraguan revolutionary who conducted a guerrilla war against the United States Marine Corps in the 1920s and 1930s. He was assassinated in 1934 and became a hero among the Nicaraguan people.Due to high inflation caused by fiscal mismanagement in the mid-1980s, this nickel-clad steel variety was introduced in 1983 to circulate alongside the existing . The 1985-dated coinage was immediately withdrawn by the Central Bank and destroyed. The Nicaraguan Córdoba was eventually redenominated in 1988 at a rate of 1 "new" Córdoba = 1,000 "old" Córdobas.
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Nicaragua, produced between 1983 and 1985, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of nickel-clad steel, it has a unique design that sets it apart from other coins. On the obverse side, the coin features the national emblem of Nicaragua, which includes a triangle with a volcano, a rainbow, and a Phrygian cap, surrounded by the words "República de Nicaragua" (Republic of Nicaragua). The reverse side features a stylized image of a farmer and a worker, with the denomination "50 CENTAVOS" and the year of mintage. This coin is a symbol of Nicaragua's rich history and culture, and its unique design makes it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1983-1985 coin.
