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50 Centavos
1938 year| Aluminium | 0.85 g | 17.4 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Bank of the Republic of Paraguay (Banco de la República del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 17.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1944 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50 CENTAVOS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Paraguay, made of Aluminum in 1938, is interesting because it was produced during a time when most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. The use of aluminum, a relatively inexpensive and lightweight material, was a unique choice for a coin at that time, and it sets this coin apart from others of its era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1938 coin.
