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50 Đồng FAO
1975 year| Nickel clad steel | 5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | South Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1967-1976) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1975 |
| Value | 50 Đồng |
| Currency | Southern đồng (1953-1975) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A Farmer in the Paddy Field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TĂNG-GIA SẢN-XUẤT NÔNG-PHẨM
1975
Translation: Increase in food production of agricultural products.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
It is reported that all but a few examples were disposed of as scrap metal [NGC, Krause].The 1975 Royal Mint Report states that these coins were minted in Copper-Nickel clad Steel.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Đồng (FAO) 1975 circulating commemorative coin from South Vietnam is that it was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The coin features the FAO's emblem on one side and the coat of arms of South Vietnam on the other. This coin is a unique example of a collaboration between the FAO and a sovereign nation to promote agricultural development and food security.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1010000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Đồng (FAO) 1975 coin.
