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50 Xu - Bảo Đại
1953 year| Aluminium | 3.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | South Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Bảo Đại (1949-1955) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 50 Xu (0.50) |
| Currency | Southern đồng (1953-1975) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
50 Xu surrounded by two dragons.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIỆT
NAM
50
XU
Translation: Vietnam
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Xu - Bảo Đại 1953 coin was designed by the French engraver, Pierre Gandon, who also designed several other coins for South Vietnam during the 1950s. Gandon's design features a portrait of Emperor Bảo Đại on the obverse side of the coin, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a dragon, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Vietnamese culture. The coin's design was meant to reflect the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the French colonial era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Xu - Bảo Đại 1953 coin.
