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50 Francs
| Copper-aluminium (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) | 8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1950-1958 |
| Value | 50 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 3 August 1966 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Rooster facing right, laurel branch, value, year of production, a pattern of dashes around the edge with the mintmark below the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
FRANCS
1952
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
Translation: Liberty Equality Fraternity
Engraver: Georges Guiraud
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Francs 1950-1958 coin from France is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. Normand. The coin features an image of a young woman representing the Republic of France on one side, and the other side bears the inscription "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) which is the national motto of France.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 68629600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 B | 11829121 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 74211600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 B | 13432229 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | 63171600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 B | 23375768 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 1083200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 B | 6567282 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 500738 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs 1950-1958 coin.
