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50 Centimes
| Aluminium | 0.67 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi (Belgian Congo, Rwanda and Urundi) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Banque Centrale du Congo Belge et du Ruanda-Urundi |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1954-1955 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Oil palm divides denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE CENTRALE
50 C
D B
CENTRALE BANK
Unabridged legend: 50 Cents
Translation:
Central Bank
50 C
D B.
Central Bank
Engraver: Joseph De Bruyn
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Centimes coin from Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi (1954-1955) is interesting because it was minted during a unique time in history. The coin was issued when the region was still a Belgian colony, but it was also the first coin to feature the name "Ruanda-Urundi" which was a newly created entity formed by the merger of two colonies - Rwanda and Burundi. This coin is a symbol of the transition from a colonial territory to an independent nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 4700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 20300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes 1954-1955 coin.