50 Centimes

Haiti's coinage during this period was repeatedly disrupted by political instability — the 1991 coup against Aristide triggered international sanctions that constrained government finances and complicated routine operations like mint contracts. Haiti does not operate its own mint; these pieces were struck abroad under contract, most likely in Canada or the United States, depending on the production run.

The shift to nickel clad steel from the earlier nickel composition reflected cost pressures, not a policy overhaul.