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© Ma collection de monnaies
50 Euro Cents 1st map
| Nordic gold | 7.8 g | 24.25 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2002-2007 |
| Value | 50 Euro Cents 0.50 EUR = USD 0.55 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Nordic gold |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 24.25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
On the left, next to the face value, a map of the Europe with the twelve vertical stars symbolizes the gathering of the nations of the European Union. The map is not geographical since there is space between the borders of each nations of the Europe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 LL
EURO
CENT
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Coarse milling
Comment
2002: 150.000 in BU set KMS402003: 100.000 in BU sets (50.000 in KMS41 and 50.000 in KMS42) - 12.000 in Proof set KMPS26
2004: 65.000 in BU sets (35.000 in KMS43 and 30.000 in KMS44) - 10.000 in Proof set KMPS27
2005: 49.500 in BU sets (25.000 in KMS45 and 24.500 in KMS46) - 6.600 in Proof set KMPS28
2006: 42.500 in BU sets (20.500 in KMS47 and 22.000 in KMS48) - 5.800 in Proof set KMPS29
2007: 39.000 in BU sets (20.000 in KMS49 and 19.000 in KMS50) - 5.510 in Proof set KMPS30
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Euro Cents coin from Italy made of Nordic gold is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, one of Italy's most famous artists and inventors, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of the Italian peninsula. The coin's design was created by the Italian sculptor and engraver, Luciana De Simoni, and it was minted in 2002 to commemorate Italy's entry into the Eurozone.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 R | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 R | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 R | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 R | 6600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 R | 5800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 R | 5510 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Euro Cents (1st map) 2002-2007 coin.
