50 Korun (Independence) 1968 front 50 Korun (Independence) 1968 back
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50 Korun Independence

1968 year
Silver (.900) 20 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Czechoslovakia
Period
Socialist Republic (1960-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1968
Value
50 Korun (50&nbspCSK)
Currency
Koruna (1953-1992)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
30 September 2000
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20206
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Portrait of girl left, years

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1918 1968

Engraver: Jiří Harcuba

Edge

Smooth with waves and crosses

Comment

After demonetization, 1,181 UNC pieces were melted down.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1968 Czechoslovakia 50 Korun (Independence) silver coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the country's independence from Austria-Hungary. The coin's design features the Czechoslovakian national emblem, which includes a lion and a shield with the country's colors, and the inscription "Ceskoslovenska Republika" (Czechoslovakian Republic) in Czech. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1968  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Korun (Independence) 1968 coin.