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50 Cents
1968 year| Plastic (aqua) | - | - |
| Issuer | Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Clunies-Ross V (1946-1978) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
| Currency | Rupee (1878-1984) |
| Composition | Plastic (aqua) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#70469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value at center, encircled by a continuous looping line.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50c
Interesting fact
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands 50 Cents 1968 coin made of plastic (aqua) is a unique and rare coin that features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a coconut palm tree on the other. It's interesting to note that this coin was issued during a time when the Cocos (Keeling) Islands were still a British territory, and it's one of the few coins that were minted during this period. Additionally, the use of plastic as a material for the coin was a deliberate choice to make it stand out and recognizable, especially since most coins at the time were made of metal.
