50 Centavos
Bolivia • 50 Centavos • Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) • 1942
- Denomination
- 50 Centavos
- Issuer
- Bolivia
- Struck
- 1942
- Composition
- Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc)
- Currency
- First boliviano
- Weight
- 5.1 g
- Diameter
- 24.6 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 182a · Schön 13
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Where it came from
The 1942 Bolivian 50 centavos coin was minted during a period of economic transition for the nation. As part of a series intended to stabilize the domestic currency system, these coins were produced to facilitate everyday commerce and reflect the state's efforts to maintain monetary order amidst the geopolitical shifts of the early 1940s.
The design features the traditional national emblems of Bolivia, emphasizing the country's sovereignty and republican identity during the mid-twentieth century. The composition and aesthetic choices reflect the standard numismatic practices of the era, focusing on durability and clear identification of value for the public, which led to its widespread circulation and acceptance across the diverse regions of the country.
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