50 Cêntimos (FAO: Fisheries) 1977 front 50 Cêntimos (FAO: Fisheries) 1977 back
50 Cêntimos (FAO: Fisheries) 1977 photo
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50 Cêntimos FAO: Fisheries

1977 year
Brass 1.73 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
São Tomé and Príncipe
Period
Democratic Republic (1975-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1977
Value
50 Centimos (0.50&nbspSTD)
Currency
First Dobra (1977-2017)
Composition
Brass
Weight
1.73 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1.16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#11997
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Fish (Theme: Fisheries)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· AUMENTEMOS A PRODUÇÃO ·
50
CÊNTIMOS

Translation: Increase Production (Grow or Produce more Food)

Edge

Reeded

Comment

All coins issued in 1977 & 1997 are FAO (food & Agriculture Organisation) related coins.

1977 coins (50 cêntimos, 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 dobras)These coins depict a combination of food produce based on local flora and fauna.
(50 dobras in 1990 and 1997 coins (100, 250, 500, 1000 and 2000 dobras): Depict wildlife related themes.
 
All coins have on Obverse: AUMENTEMOS A PRODUÇÃO i.e. Increase Production (Grow more Food)

Interesting fact

The 50 Cêntimos coin from São Tomé and Príncipe features a unique design that showcases the country's rich fishing industry. The coin's reverse side depicts a traditional fishing boat, while the obverse side features the coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe. This coin was issued in 1977 to commemorate the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Year of Fisheries, and it is made of brass, weighing 1.73 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977  2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cêntimos (FAO: Fisheries) 1977 coin.