50 euro cent coin

50 euro cent
Value0.50 1/2 euro
Mass7.80 g
Diameter24.25 mm
Thickness2.38 mm
Edgeregular, fine indentations, 50 reeds
CompositionNordic gold
Years of minting1999–present
Obverse
DesignNumerous variations, see below.
DesignerVarious
Design dateVarious
Reverse
DesignMap of Europe with the denomination shown in Latin characters
DesignerLuc Luycx
Design date2007
DesignMap of the 15 EU countries of 1999 with the denomination shown in Latin characters
DesignerLuc Luycx
Design date1999
Design discontinued2007 (still in circulation as of 2024)

The 50 euro cent coin (€0.50) has a value of half a euro and is composed of an alloy called nordic gold. All euro coins have a common reverse side and country-specific national sides. The coin has been used since 2002, with the present common-side design dating from 2007.

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