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50 Céntimos
1953 year| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 6.8 g | 25.1 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 50 Centimos (0.50 PYG) |
| Currency | Guarani (1944-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1966 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
CENTIMOS
Edge
Plain (with 12 curves)
Interesting fact
The 50 Céntimos coin from Paraguay, minted in 1953, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This was a deliberate design choice, known as a "pierced coin," which was intended to make the coin easier to distinguish from other coins in circulation. This feature has made the coin a popular collector's item, and it's considered a rare and interesting variation in the world of numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Céntimos 1953 coin.
