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50 Córdobas Calgary '
1988 year| Silver (.825) | 16.6 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1854-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 50 Córdobas |
| Currency | First Córdoba (1912-1987) |
| Composition | Silver (.825) |
| Weight | 16.6 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 February 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#39517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Skier. With legend at top and value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XV OLIMPIADA DE INVIERNO
CALGARY 1988
50 CORDOBAS
Translation: 15th Winter Olympics
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mint: Compañía Filatélica Mundial de Panamá (World Philatelic Company of Panama)Although when this coin would belong to the 2nd Córdoba currency due to its minting date, it was minted following the specs of the previous coins from similar series and was to be placed in the 1st Córdoba along them by the issuing authority with a face value of 50 instead of 10,000 from those that were minted under the 2nd.
Interesting fact
The 50 Córdobas (Calgary '88) coin from Nicaragua features a unique design, with one side showcasing the country's national emblem and the other side featuring a hockey player in action, commemorating the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Córdobas (Calgary '88) 1988 coin.
