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50 Centavos Trial
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1953-1961 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1977) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value with the country name around the rim, "PROVA" stamped in field
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
50
PROVA
CENTAVOS
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centavos coin was designed by the sculptor and engraver, Gilberto de Almeida, who was a prominent artist in Angola at the time. The coin features a portrait of a young woman representing Angola, surrounded by the country's coat of arms and other symbols of national identity. The coin was never officially released into circulation, but it was minted in small quantities as a trial or pattern coin, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
