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50 Cents Magnetic
1976 year| Copper-nickel plated steel | 4 g | 21.95 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1976 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 UGS) |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-1987) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.95 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#37195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Flower-like ornament around standing grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum), facing left, mountains in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· BANK OF UGANDA ·
50
1976
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Cents (Magnetic) coin from Uganda, issued in 1976, was the first coin in the country's history to feature a magnetic material. The use of a magnetic material in the coin's composition was intended to make it easier for vending machines and other automated systems to distinguish it from other coins. This innovative feature was a significant step forward in the development of Uganda's currency, and it paved the way for the use of advanced materials in future coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (Magnetic) 1976 coin.
