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50 Su
1960 year| Aluminium-magnesium (96.5% Aluminium, 3.5% Magnesium) | 4.0 g | 30.75 mm |
| Issuer | South Vietnam |
|---|---|
| President | Ngô Đình Diệm (1955-1963) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1960 |
| Value | 50 Su (0.50) |
| Currency | Southern đồng (1953-1975) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium (96.5% Aluminium, 3.5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 30.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#10053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Bamboos dividing the face value of the coin,
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 SU
1960
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Su 1960 coin from South Vietnam is that it was designed by the artist Nguyễn Đức Thọ, who was a well-known sculptor and artist in Vietnam at the time. The coin features a portrait of Ho Chi Minh, the former president of North Vietnam, on one side, and a depiction of a farmer and a worker on the other side, symbolizing the country's agricultural and industrial development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Su 1960 coin.
