50 cent euro coins
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50 cent euro coins are made of copper alloy (Nordic gold). They have a diameter of 24.25 mm, a 2.38 mm thickness and a mass of 7.8 grams. The coins' edges are scalloped (ribbed). All coins have a common reverse side and country-specific national sides.
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Common side of all 50 cent euro coins minted before 2007 |
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Common side of all 50 cent euro coins minted from 2007 onwards |
[edit] Current national sides
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Austria: The Secession Building, an example of Art Nouveau.
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Belgium: Effigy and monogram of King Albert II
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Cyprus: The Kyrenia ship, 4th century BC.
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Finland: The heraldic lion of Finland found on the Coat of arms of Finland.
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Germany: The Brandenburg Gate as a symbol of division and unity.
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Greece: Eleftherios Venizelos (1864–1936), prominent Greek politician.
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Ireland: The traditional Irish harp
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Luxembourg: Effigy of Grand Duke Henri
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Monaco: The monogram of Prince Albert II
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Netherlands: Portrait of Queen Beatrix, her title around the edge.
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San Marino: The Three towers of La Guaita, La Cesta and Il Montale.
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Slovenia: Triglav, constellation of Cancer†, inscribed from Jakob Aljaž's song Oj Triglav moj dom (O Triglav, my home).
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Spain: Miguel de Cervantes,most famous Spanish writer. |
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Vatican: Effigy of Pope Benedict XVI |
[edit] Notes
†Slovenia achieved independence under the zodiac sign of Cancer.
[edit] Former national sides
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Monaco: The seal of Monaco |
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Vatican City: Effigy of Pope John Paul II |
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Vatican City: Issued during the Sede vacante period. Insignia of the Apostolic Chamber and the coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain. |
[edit] Future national sides
Latvian 50, 20 and 10 cent coin design.JPG
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Lithuania: The Vytis, the Coat of arms of Lithuania
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[edit] Special prototype (1997–1998)
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[edit] External links
- National sides of 50 cent euro coins. European Central Bank. Retrieved on 2006-07-28.
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