50 Centimes Chambers of Commerce Coinage; gilt
1347 (1928) year| Gold plated aluminium bronze (aluminium-bronze gilt) | 1.95 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Chamber of Commerce |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad VI (1922-1929) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1347 (1928) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Gold plated aluminium bronze (aluminium-bronze gilt) |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR
50
CENTIMES
يقبل
في
٥٠
خمسين صانتيماً
Translation: Good for 50 Centimes
Engraver: Patey
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1928 as part of a special series commemorating the 1347th anniversary of the founding of the city of Kairouan, which was an important center of trade and commerce in Tunisia. The coin features an image of a traditional Tunisian building on one side and the Tunisian coat of arms on the other. Despite being made of gold-plated aluminum bronze, the coin has a relatively low weight of 1.95 grams, making it a unique and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
