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50 Centimes
1949 year| Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) | 0.60 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1946-1957) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 0.60 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Island's landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & row boat), fruit bowl, flower.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ETABLISSEMENTS
FRANÇAIS
50 CMES
DE
L'OCÉANIE
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes 1949 coin from French Polynesia is that it features a unique design that reflects the island's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of a Polynesian woman wearing a traditional headdress, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a coconut tree, which is a symbol of prosperity and vitality in Polynesian culture. The coin's design was created by the French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and stamps for France and its colonies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 795000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes 1949 coin.
