1979 Portugal 50 Centavos
1979PortugalAlso as medal
Worth about £0.26 in circulated condition. 61,652,000 were minted, the 11th lowest of any circulation Portugal 50 Centavos.
Denomination
50 Centavos
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
61,652,000
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 1979 rare?
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Its circulation mintage of 61,652,000 is the 11th lowest of 11 circulation Portugal 50 Centavos coins in the catalogue.
Portugal 50 Centavos by year
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