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50 Qirshā / Piastres Essai
1980 year| Nickel | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1943-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 50 Piastres (0.50 LBP) |
| Currency | Lebanese pound (1939-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.83 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Two wreath branches surrounding the denomination.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
٥٠
ًقرشا
PIASTRES
50
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Essai of KM#28.2Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Qirshā / Piastres (Essai) 1980 from Lebanon made of Nickel weighing 6 g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of Lebanon. The coin was part of a series of experimental coins minted in 1980, and it features a distinctive pattern of circles and lines on the obverse side, with the reverse side bearing the denomination and the year of minting. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item for numismatists, and its unique design makes it stand out among other coins from Lebanon.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Qirshā / Piastres (Essai) 1980 coin.
