50 Céntimos 1954 (1955) front 50 Céntimos 1954 (1955) back
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50 Céntimos

1954 (1955) year
Silver (.835) (Copper .165) 2.5 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Venezuela
Period
Fourth Republic (1953-1999)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1954 (1955)
Value
50 Centimos (50 céntimos) (0.50&nbspVEB)
Currency
Bolivar (1879-2007)
Composition
Silver (.835) (Copper .165)
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
31 December 2011
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#2971
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Bust left, flanked with legend. Engraver's name at base.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE

Translation: Bolivar Liberator

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Céntimos 1954 (1955) coin from Venezuela is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a series of measures aimed at controlling inflation and stabilizing the economy, which had been affected by a sharp drop in the price of oil, Venezuela's main export. Despite the challenges, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its unique design and historical significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1954 (1955)  15000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Céntimos 1954 (1955) coin.