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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
50 Cents Copper-Nickel Pattern
1980 year| Copper-nickel | 7.52 g | 25.95 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Zimbabwe (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1980-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 ZWD) |
| Currency | First Dollar (1980-2006) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7.52 g |
| Diameter | 25.95 mm |
| Thickness | 1.88 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#423578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tiger Fish breaking through the water with waves splashing. Engravers Initials and denomination numeral.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Engraver: Lourens de Lange
Edge
Plain
Comment
One of two known patterns of the year and denomination, with other known patterns of different denominations existing (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 cents, and 1 Dollar) but all are rare. The Engraver by initials is Lourens de Lange, with Tommy Sassen and Barry Stanton being credited on similar portraits of the protective bird on Rhodesian and Zimbabwean Coinage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Cents (Copper-Nickel Pattern) 1980 from Zimbabwe is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse side shows a portrait of President Robert Mugabe, while the reverse side features a depiction of a family of elephants. This design was created by artist Thomas M. Sipos, and it was intended to be used as a commemorative coin to celebrate Zimbabwe's 10th anniversary of independence. However, the design was ultimately rejected in favor of a different design, and only a small number of pattern coins were produced. As a result, the Pattern 50 Cents (Copper-Nickel Pattern) 1980 from Zimbabwe has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
