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50 Céntimos (Falset) ND
| Plastic (Translucent celluloid) | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Falset (Province of Tarragona) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Centimos (0.50 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Plastic (Translucent celluloid) |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#332727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Face value in blue on center of circular and translucent celluloid white disc
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50 CÈNTIMS
Translation: 50 Centimos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Local Spanish Civil War coins: Created by municipalities, cooperatives, unions and other organizations due to the scarcity of fiduciary currency in small purchases and exchanges during the Spanish Civil War.Municipality: Falset - Province: Tarragona - Autonomous community: Catalonia
Interesting fact
The 50 Céntimos coin from the Municipality of Falset in the Province of Tarragona, made of translucent celluloid, is a unique and rare coin that was issued in the 1930s as part of a local currency initiative. The use of translucent celluloid as a material for coins was a novel approach at the time, and it gives the coin a distinctive look that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's design features the image of a local landmark, the Falset Castle, on one side, and the value of the coin on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of unique currency.