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50 Centimes
| Copper-nickel | 3.6 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | Guadeloupe (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Dependency (1635-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1903-1921 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octodecagonal (18-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Sugar cane stalk divides date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR 50 CMES
1921
CONTRE.VALEUR.DÉPOSÉE.AU.TRÉSOR.
Translation: Good for 50 Centimes
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Centimes coin from Guadeloupe was minted during a time when the island was still a French colony. The coin features the image of a woman representing the French Republic, and the inscription "Guadeloupe" on the reverse side. This coin was used as a means of payment on the island and was also accepted as legal tender in mainland France. Despite its small denomination, the 50 Centimes coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes 1903-1921 coin.
