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50 Guaraníes Gold
1980 year| Gold | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 50 Guaraníes 50 PYG = USD 0.0064 |
| Currency | Guarani (1944-date) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#174272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value above, dam on the Acaray River
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
REPRESA ACARAY
GUARANIES
Translation:
50 Guaranies
Acaray Dam
Comment
Marshal José Félix Estigarribia Insaurralde (February 21, 1888 – September 7, 1940) was a decorated Paraguayan war hero and an elected President of Paraguay for the Liberal party, who following his election, repositioned himself to become dictator. He died in a presumed accidental airplane crash barely a year after his election.The Acaray Dam is a hydroelectric dam situated in Hernandarias, Paraguay. It has an electrical output of 210 megawatts (280,000 hp), supplying 3% of Paraguay's electricity demand.
Interesting fact
The 50 Guaraníes (Gold) 1980 coin from Paraguay is made of 90% gold, with a diameter of 27mm and a weight of 8.73 grams. It features the national emblem of Paraguay on one side and the image of Marshal Francisco Solano López on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Marshal López, who played a significant role in Paraguay's history, particularly during the War of the Triple Alliance. The coin's design was created by the Paraguayan artist, Serafín Martínez, and it was minted in a limited quantity of 5,000 pieces. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Guaraníes (Gold) 1980 coin.
