50 Centimes 1383 (1964) front 50 Centimes 1383 (1964) back
50 Centimes 1383 (1964) photo
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50 Centimes

1383 (1964) year
Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) 5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Algeria
Period
People's Democratic Republic (1962-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1383 (1964)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Centimes (0.50&nbspDZD)
Currency
Dinar (1964-date)
Composition
Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.58 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1754
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Denomination in Arabic numerals, occidental and arabic year upper at central circle. Arabic ornaments in frame

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
1964 - ١٣٨٣
٥٠
خمسون سنتيما

Translation:
1964-1383
50
Fifty centimes

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Coat of arms of Democratic and Popular Republic Algerian (1963-1976) was the second coat of arms of Independent Algeria.
Description: Hamsá (“hand of Fatma”) betwen 2 national flags and 3 ears of wheat raising from a Islamic Crescent and star inside a garland of laurel and olive branches attached by a ribon below