50 Centimes (Chambers of Commerce Coinage; Trial) 1340 (1921) front 50 Centimes (Chambers of Commerce Coinage; Trial) 1340 (1921) back
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50 Centimes Chambers of Commerce Coinage; Trial

1340 (1921) year
Aluminium bronze 2 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Tunisia
Issuing entity
Chamber of Commerce
Ruling authority
Muhammad V (1906-1922)
Type
Pattern
Year
1340 (1921)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Centimes (0.50&nbspTNF)
Currency
Franc (1891-1957)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
2 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#112632
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Value

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
BON POUR
50
CENTIMES
يقبل
في
٥٠
خمسين صانتيماً

Translation: Good for 50 Centimes

Engraver: Patey

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Essai of KM#246

Interesting fact

The Pattern 50 Centimes coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Ernest-Eugène Hiolle, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for various countries, including France, Morocco, and Algeria.