| Issuer | Martinique |
| Year | 1897-1922 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Dimensions | 22.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Alfred Borrel |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#40, Lec#4 |
| Obverse description | Bust left within circle with star above. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RÉPUBLIQUE * FRANÇAISE
COLONIE DE LA MARTINIQUE (Translation: FRENCH REPUBLIC COLONY OF THE MARTINIQUE) |
| Reverse description | Value and date within wreath. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CONTRE-VALEUR DÉPOSÉE AU TRÉSOR
BON POUR 50 CENT.
1897
A. BORREL (Translation: TREASURABLE AUTHORITY GOOD FOR 50 CENT. 1897 A. BORREL) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1897 - - 600 000 1922 - - 500 000 |
| Catalog ID | 8950398590 |
| Comments |
