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50 Centimes
1896 year| Copper-nickel | 2.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Réunion › Réunion (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1896 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1816-1965) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.90 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Face value and year.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONTRE-VALEUR DEPOSÉE
BON POUR
50 CENT.
1896
AU TRÉSOR COLONIAL
Engraver: Jean Lagrange
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes 1896 coin from Réunion is that it features a unique design that reflects the island's cultural and historical heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a local woman wearing a traditional Réunionese headdress, while the reverse side features a scene of a volcano erupting, which is a nod to the island's volcanic landscape and geological history. This design was created by the French engraver, Auguste Ollivier, and it sets the coin apart from other coins issued by France during the same period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes 1896 coin.
