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50 Cents Copper-Nickel Pattern
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe |
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| Year | 1980 |
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| Currency | First Dollar (1980-2006) |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts the Zimbabwe Bird, a legendary soapstone raptor figure — identified as the bateleur or chapungu — derived from carved sculptures attributed to the XII–XIV century capital of the Monomotapa Empire. The effigy is rendered in profile, embodying the national symbol of Zimbabwe. The country name legend ZIMBABWE - RHODESIA arcs below the central device, accompanied by the date 1980 in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | 1980 ZIMBABWE - RHODESIA |
| Reverse description | Central device portrays a Tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus) leaping dynamically from stylized water, with waves rendered in relief radiating outward from the point of emergence. The denomination numeral 50 appears prominently in the field, with the engraver's initials positioned discretely within the design. The composition conveys vigorous naturalistic movement in a style characteristic of mid-twentieth century Commonwealth coinage. |
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