50 euro cent coin
| Value | 0.50 1/2 euro |
|---|---|
| Mass | 7.80 g |
| Diameter | 24.25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.38 mm |
| Edge | regular, fine indentations, 50 reeds |
| Composition | Nordic gold |
| Years of minting | 1999–present |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Numerous variations, see below. |
| Designer | Various |
| Design date | Various |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Map of Europe with the denomination shown in Latin characters |
| Designer | Luc Luycx |
| Design date | 2007 |
| Design | Map of the 15 EU countries of 1999 with the denomination shown in Latin characters |
| Designer | Luc Luycx |
| Design date | 1999 |
| Design discontinued | 2007 (still in circulation as of 2024) |
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The 50 euro cent coin (€0.50) has a value of half a euro and is composed of an alloy called nordic gold. All euro coins have a common reverse side and country-specific national sides. The coin has been used since 2002, with the present common-side design dating from 2007.