50 Centavos Provisional Government
1915 year| Billon | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Peso (1915-1916) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#63275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value above sprigs
Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL
50
CENTAVOS
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from the State of Oaxaca, issued in 1915, is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that is composed of copper, silver, and other metals. This coin was issued during a time of political and economic turmoil in Mexico, and the use of Billon was likely a cost-saving measure, as it was less expensive than using pure silver or gold. Despite its humble composition, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of Mexican history.
