© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
50 Sen - Norodom Suramarit
1959 year| Aluminium-magnesium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) | 3.9 g | 31.2 mm |
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| King | Norodom Suramarit (1955-1960) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1959 |
| Value | 50 Sen (0.50) |
| Currency | First riel (1953-1975) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 31.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Bilingual Khmer/French denomination and date surrounded by decorative wreath.
Scripts: Khmer, Latin
Lettering:
ROYAUME DU CAMBODGE
50 SEN
1959
Translation: Kingdom of Cambodia
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mint mark to the right of the dateNorodom Suramarit (Life: 1896-1960) was King of Cambodia 1955 -1960.
Norodom Sihanouk (1922-2012) was King of Cambodia (1st Reign:1941-1955) (2nd reign: 1993-2004).
Interesting fact
The 50 Sen coin from Cambodia, featuring Norodom Suramarit, has a unique feature - it's made of Aluminium-magnesium, a specific alloy that is 95% Aluminium and 5% Magnesium. This blend of metals provides the coin with a distinctive lightweight feel, weighing in at only 3.9 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 3399000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Sen - Norodom Suramarit 1959 coin.
