50 Centimos Allegory; blue ND
1938 year| Cardboard | 0.5 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish notgeld (Spain) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 50 Centimos (0.50 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 0.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 April 1939 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#290401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLUS ULTRA
Translation: Further beyond
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cardboard printed in Aspe.
Interesting fact
The 50 Centimos coin from Spanish notgeld (Spain) made of Cardboard weighing 0.5g is a rare and unique coin, as it was produced during a time of economic crisis in Spain in the late 1930s. The use of cardboard as a material for coins was a result of the shortage of metals, and it was a common practice during this period for many countries facing similar economic challenges. This coin, in particular, features an allegorical design and is part of a limited circulation, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
