Features Issuer Portugal Period Second Republic (1926-1974)Third Republic (1974-date)Type Standard circulation coin Years 1927-1968 Composition Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel)Weight 4.50 g Diameter 23 mm Thickness 1.53 mm Shape Round Technique milled Orientation Medal alignment Demonetized 28 February 2002 Series: System 1927-1968 Obverse Allegory of Republic facing right with the country name and date above around the rim. Script: Latin Lettering: REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA – 1968 SIMÕESREGO GR Unabridged legend: José Simões de Almeida Alves Domingo Rego (REGO GR, where GR is the abbreviation for 'gravador', which is Portuguese for engraver) Translation: Portuguese Republic – 1968 SIMÕES REGO GR Engravers: José Simões de Almeida, Domingos Alves do Rego Reverse The Portuguese coat of arms and the denomination below. Script: Lettering: 50* CENTAVOS *Engraver: José Simões de Almeida Edge Reeded 50 Centavos - obverse Mint Lisbon, Portugal

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