Lion Paraguay 50 Centimos Authentic 1953 Coin Charm for Jewelry and Craft Making
Obverse: Treasury Seal: A golden lion in front of a staff holding a Phrygian cap, with the National Motto: "PAZ Y JUSTICIA" (In Spanish for, "PEACE AND JUSTICE"). Date: 1953
Reverse: Denomination, within wreath of Palm Branch and Olive Branch (derived from National Coat of Arms)
Edge of coin is scalloped.
Features
Location Paraguay
Issuing entity Banco Central del Paraguay
Period Republic (1811-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1953
Value 50 Céntimos (0.50 PYG)
Currency Guarani (1944-date)
Composition Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight 6.8 g
Diameter 25.1 mm
Thickness 2.0 mm
Shape Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 5145
References KM# 28, Schön# 23
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About the Paraguayan national imagery:
The seals of the Paraguayan coat of arms were added to the flag in November of 1842. On the front, the seal of Paraguay: a palm frond and olive branch intertwined at the bottom and open at the top, with a star in the middle, and the inscription “República del Paraguay” (Republic of Paraguay) above. On the reverse side of the flag, the seal of the Department of the Treasury was added: a lion within a circle, with the words “Paz y Justicia” (Peace and Justice) above. Paraguay's flag is unique in that the front and back have different designs.
https://www.polgeonow.com/2015/07/paraguays-subtle-flag-change.html
