50 cent euro coins
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50 cent euro coins (€0.50) are made of copper alloy (Nordic gold). They have a diameter of 24.25 mm, a 2.38 mm thickness and a mass of 7.8 grams. The coins' edges are scalloped (ribbed). All coins have a common reverse side and country-specific national sides.
 Common side of all €0.50 coins minted before 2007 |
 Common side of all €0.50 coins minted from 2007 onwards |
 Edge of all €0.50 coins |
National sides
 Austria: The Secession Building, an example of Art Nouveau. |
 Belgium: Effigy and monogram of King Albert II |
 Cyprus: The Kyrenia ship, 4th century BC. |
 Finland: The heraldic lion of Finland found on the Coat of arms of Finland. |
 Germany: The Brandenburg Gate as a symbol of division and unity. |
 Greece: Eleftherios Venizelos (1864–1936), prominent Greek politician. |
 Ireland: The traditional Irish harp |
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 Luxembourg: Effigy of Grand Duke Henri |
 Monaco: The monogram of Prince Albert II |
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 Netherlands: Portrait of Queen Beatrix, her title around the edge. |
 San Marino: The Three towers of La Guaita, La Cesta and Il Montale. |
 Slovenia: Triglav, constellation of Cancer†, inscribed from Jakob Aljaž's song Oj Triglav moj dom (O Triglav, my home). |
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 Spain: Miguel de Cervantes,most famous Spanish writer. |
 Vatican: Effigy of Pope Benedict XVI |
Notes
†Slovenia achieved independence under the zodiac sign of Cancer.
Former designs
Designs still in circulation but no longer minted:
 Monaco: The seal of Monaco |
 Vatican City: Effigy of Pope John Paul II |
 Vatican City: Issued during the Sede vacante period. Insignia of the Apostolic Chamber and the coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain. |
 Finland: 1st Series (1999–2006) |
 Belgium: 1st Series (1999–2007) |
Planned designs
Planned designs to come into circulation once the members who designed them adopt the euro. The dates shown below are tentative and have not been confirmed. They have been mentioned in the media and several other sources, but are subject to change.
 Slovakia: Bratislava Castle. Introduction currently planned in 2009. |
 Lithuania: The Vytis, the Coat of arms of Lithuania. Introduction currently planned in 2010. |
 Latvia: Coat of arms of Latvia. Introduction currently planned in 2013. |
See Enlargement of the eurozone for more details of the schedule for these and other countries.
Special prototype (1997–1998)
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External links
- "National sides of 50 cent euro coins". European Central Bank. Retrieved on 2006-07-28.
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