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50 Gourdes 1980 Moscow Olympics
| Silver (.925) | 21.5 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1957-1986) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1977-1978 |
| Value | 50 Gourdes (50 HTG) |
| Currency | Third gourde (1872-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 21.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#46878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
50
GOURDES
1977
Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1977-1978 Haiti 50 Gourdes coin commemorating the 1980 Moscow Olympics is a unique piece in the numismatic world. It features a stunning design of a Haitian athlete in mid-jump, surrounded by the Olympic rings and the coin's denomination. What makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted in two different metals - silver (.925) and copper-nickel - making it a sought-after collectible among numismatists. Additionally, the coin's relatively low mintage of 25,000 pieces adds to its rarity and value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 3720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Gourdes (1980 Moscow Olympics) 1977-1978 coin.
