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50 Centimes

1944 year
Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) 2 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
French West Africa
Period
Provisional Government of the French Republic (1944-1946)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1944
Value
50 Centimes (0.50)
Currency
Franc (1895-1944)
Composition
Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight
2 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#11139
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Value encompassed on either side by Cornucopia (or horn of plenty, overflowing with produce, flowers or nuts).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE
FRANÇAISE
50
CENTIMES
1944

Translation: French Equatorial Africa

Engraver: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes 1944 coin from French West Africa is that it was minted during World War II, specifically in 1944, when the French colonies in West Africa were under Vichy French control. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during a time of political turmoil and historical significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1944  10000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes 1944 coin.