| Issuer | Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi |
|---|---|
| Year | 1954-1955 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Joseph De Bruyn |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#2, Schön#31, LA#BRM-1 |
| Obverse description | Crowned arms divide date |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
BELGISCH CONGO BELGE 19 55 RUANDA-URUNDI (Translation: Belgian Congo 1955 Ruanda-Urundi) |
| Reverse description | Oil palm divides denomination |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
BANQUE CENTRALE 50 C D B CENTRALE BANK (Translation: Central Bank 50 C D B. Central Bank) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1954 - D.B. under the Coat of Arms - 4 700 000 1955 - - 20 300 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 7829686730 |
| Additional information |
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