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    1978 Portugal 50 Centavos

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    Worth about £0.27 in circulated condition. 48,348,000 were minted, the 10th lowest of any circulation Portugal 50 Centavos.

    Denomination
    50 Centavos
    Estimated Value
    £0.27
    Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    Circulation
    Mintage
    48,348,000

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Bronze (95% copper, 3% tin, 2% zinc)
    Weight:4.5g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:22.5mm
    Thickness:1.5mm
    Currency:Escudo (1911-2001)
    Mint:Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda

    Features & Details

    RoundBronze (95% copper, 3% tin, 2% zinc)System 1969-1980
    Value source:Numista catalogue
    Value date:6 Mar 2026

    Is the Portugal 50 Centavos 1978 rare?

    10th/ 11

    ← RarerMore common →

    Its circulation mintage of 48,348,000 is the 10th lowest of 11 circulation Portugal 50 Centavos coins in the catalogue.

    Portugal 50 Centavos by year

    ← Portugal 50 Centavos 1977Portugal 50 Centavos 1979 →
    • Portugal 50 Centavos 1969
    • Portugal 50 Centavos 1970
    • Portugal 50 Centavos 1971
    • Portugal 50 Centavos 1972
    • Portugal 50 Centavos 1973
    • Portugal 50 Centavos 1974
    • Portugal 50 Centavos 1975
    • Portugal 50 Centavos 1976

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