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50 Centimes FAO
1972 (1973) year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1957-1986) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1972 (1973) |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 HTG) |
| Currency | Third gourde (1872-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#9544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÈ. ÈGALITÈ. FRATERNITÈ
AUGMENTONS LA PRODUCTION ALIMENTAIRE
.50.
Translation:
Liberty Equality Brotherhood
Increase [the] Food Production
Edge
Plain
Comment
Jean-Claude Duvalier, known as "Baby Doc" succeeded his father in 1971 and continued to reign in terror with the "tontons macoutes". He was overthrown in 1986.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Haiti's membership in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 (1973) | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes (FAO) 1972 (1973) coin.
