50 Centimes - Lighter (1941 - 1947)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Centimes |
| Catalog Number | KM# 894a |
| Weight (g) | 0.7 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.19 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1950-07-31 |
Obverse
Engraved by Pierre-Alexandre Morlon
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE
FRANÇAISE
MORLON
Description:
Laureate liberty facing left.
REPUBLIQUE
FRANÇAISE
MORLON
Description:
Laureate liberty facing left.
Reverse
Engraved by Pierre-Alexandre Morlon
Lettering:
LIBERTE · EGALITE
FRATERNITE
50
CENTIMES
1945
Description:
Cornucopias flank denomination and year of issue.
LIBERTE · EGALITE
FRATERNITE
50
CENTIMES
1945
Description:
Cornucopias flank denomination and year of issue.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 129,758,000 | Very Common | |
| 1944 | 9,898,000 | Common | |
| 1944 B | 20,000 | Unknown | |
| 1944 C | 2,968,000 | Common | |
| 1945 | 26,224,000 | Very Common | |
| 1945 B | 6,356,819 | Common | |
| 1945 C | 2,968,000 | Unknown | |
| 1946 | 24,605,000 | Very Common | |
| 1946 B | 29,344,000 | Very Common | |
| 1947 | 51,744,000 | Very Common | |
| 1947 B | 18,504,000 | Common |