Although the coins of 50 cents They are not favorites among Mexicans due to their lack of practicality, the reality is that in Mexico several models have been put into circulation, and some of them are very collectible, such is the case of a piece with the face of Cuauhtemoc by which They give up to 500,000 pesos.
Despite being small and of very low denomination, there is a model of the currency of 50 cents for which collectors are willing to give up to 500,000 pesos. This is mainly due to the age of the specimen and its very particular design, as it has the face coined from Cuauhtemoc.
Characteristics of the Cuauhtémoc 50-cent coin for which they give up to 500,000 pesos
It is in Mercado Libre where one is for sale. currency of 50 cents with the face of Cuauhtemoc why they could give up to 500,000 pesos, since the piece is from 1956, and therefore, it is currently very difficult to find. Furthermore, it is in very good condition despite its age.
A very striking feature for collectors is that this currency of 50 cents It was produced in bronze, and although there were other models similar to this one, the material was different, since with this material they were only produced in 1955 and 1959, so since it is from 1956, it is an apparently special edition.
According to the Coins & Prices catalogue, the year with the highest bronze mintage of this currency It was 1956 with 34.6 million. Making them from this material meant the transition point of the coins of 50 cents between the silver ones that were minted in 1950 and 1951, and the cupro-nickel ones that were put into circulation starting in 1964.
The characteristics to highlight of this currency of 50 cents is that it has a weight of 14 grams and a diameter of 33 millimeters. As for its design, on one side it has the National Shield in sculptural relief, with the legend “UNITED MEXICAN STATES” forming the upper semicircle, while on the other side appears the face profile of Cuauhtémoc with his ceremonial helmet, inscription “FIFTY CENTAVOS”, year of minting and symbol of the Mexican Mint “M°”.