50 Centimes (1943)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Centimes |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1 |
| Weight (g) | 2.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.38 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Coert Laurens Steynberg
Lettering:
RF
MADAGASCAR
Description:
The Gallic Rooster and name of country.
RF
MADAGASCAR
Description:
The Gallic Rooster and name of country.
Reverse
Engraved by Coert Laurens Steynberg
Lettering:
LIBERTE · EGALITE
· FRATERNITE ·
HONNEUR
PATRIE
50 Cmes
1943
Description:
Cross of Lorraine divides denomination, originally the symbol of Joan of Arc, and adopted by the Free French Forces during World War II.
LIBERTE · EGALITE
· FRATERNITE ·
HONNEUR
PATRIE
50 Cmes
1943
Description:
Cross of Lorraine divides denomination, originally the symbol of Joan of Arc, and adopted by the Free French Forces during World War II.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 SA | 2,000,000 | Common |