50 Centimes, France

50 Centimes, France, 1965 obverse image50 Centimes, France, 1965 reverse image
50 Centimes coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1965
  • Period:
    French Overseas Territory (1957-2003)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
50 Centimes Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$70.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

50 Centimes Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Palm trees on left, sea with sailboat in middle, mountains in distance. Boat with outrigger in foreground, plus assorted fruit in container

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Liberty sitting on throne, facing left holding lit torch in left hand. Assorted fruit in a cornucopia in bend of right arm.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

50 Centimes Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE G.B.BAZOR 1965

Reverse:

POLYNESIE FRANÇAISE 50 CMES

50 Centimes Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)

Size

50 Centimes sizes
  • Weight:0.7 g
  • Diameter:18 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth

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