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50 Centimes light type
| Aluminium | 0.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) Provisional Government of the French Republic (1944-1946) Fourth Republic (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1941-1947 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 26 June 1950 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Value encompassed on either side by Cornucopia (or horn of plenty, overflowing with produce, flowers or nuts).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE
FRATERNITE
50
CENTIMES
1946
Engraver: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
Despite being made of aluminum, which is a relatively lightweight material, the 50 Centimes coin from France still has a noticeable weight to it, weighing in at 0.7 grams. This is due to the coin's small size and thinness, which allows it to have a relatively low weight while still maintaining its value as a form of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 9898000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 26224000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 B | 6357000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 C | 2968613 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 24604644 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 B | 29344000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 51744000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 B | 18504000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes (light type) 1941-1947 coin.
