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50 Francs

🇩🇿 Algeria · 50 Francs · 1848–1959
Regular
Weight5.45 g
Diameter23.2 mm
Mintage 33,060,305
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
DesignerPierre Turin
ReferenceKM# 91
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DZA-2

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1949 Algeria 50 Francs coins were minted?
33,060,305 were struck.
What is a 1949 Algeria 50 Francs made of?
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel), weighing 5.45 g.
What is the melt value of a 1949 Algeria 50 Francs?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1949 Algeria 50 Francs a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.