© Ma collection de monnaies
© Ma collection de monnaies
50 Xu
1963 year| Aluminium | 3.1 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | South Vietnam |
|---|---|
| President | Ngô Đình Diệm (1955-1963) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1963 |
| Value | 50 Xu (0.50) |
| Currency | Southern đồng (1953-1975) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#7866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Bamboo plants dividing the face value of the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 XU
1963
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Divergent sources exist on the minting shop between Paris and Birmingham (Heaton).Interesting fact
The 50 Xu coin from South Vietnam was designed by artist Nguyễn Đức Thọ, who was a well-known sculptor and artist in Vietnam at the time. The coin features a portrait of farmers working in a rice field on one side, and the national emblem of South Vietnam on the other. The coin was minted in 1963, during the height of the Vietnam War, and was used as a means of currency for the South Vietnamese people. Despite the challenges and turmoil of the time, the coin remains a symbol of resilience and determination for the people of Vietnam.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Xu 1963 coin.
