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50 cent euro coins
Euro coins

There are eight coins of the euro, ranging in value from one cent to two euros . The coins first came into use in 2002. The coins have a common Obverse and reverse, portraying a map of Europe, but each country in the Eurozone has its own design on the Obverse and reverse which means that each coin has a variety of different designs in circ...
 (€0.50) are made of copper alloy
Alloy

An alloy is a partial or complete solid solution of one or more chemical element in a metallic matrix. Complete solid solution alloys give single solid phase microstructure, while partial solutions give two or more phases that may be homogeneous in distribution depending on thermal history....
 (Nordic gold
Nordic gold

Nordic gold is the alloy from which the middle three denominations of euro coins, 50 cent, 20 cent, and 10 cent coins are made. It has also been in use for a number of years in other countries, most notably in the Sweden 10-Swedish krona coin ....
). 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.

gns still in circulation but no longer minted:
ned designs to come into circulation once the members who designed them adopt the euro.






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50 cent euro coins
Euro coins

There are eight coins of the euro, ranging in value from one cent to two euros . The coins first came into use in 2002. The coins have a common Obverse and reverse, portraying a map of Europe, but each country in the Eurozone has its own design on the Obverse and reverse which means that each coin has a variety of different designs in circ...
 (€0.50) are made of copper alloy
Alloy

An alloy is a partial or complete solid solution of one or more chemical element in a metallic matrix. Complete solid solution alloys give single solid phase microstructure, while partial solutions give two or more phases that may be homogeneous in distribution depending on thermal history....
 (Nordic gold
Nordic gold

Nordic gold is the alloy from which the middle three denominations of euro coins, 50 cent, 20 cent, and 10 cent coins are made. It has also been in use for a number of years in other countries, most notably in the Sweden 10-Swedish krona coin ....
). 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.

National sides


Former designs

Designs still in circulation but no longer minted:

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.

See Enlargement of the eurozone
Enlargement of the eurozone

Enlargement of the eurozone is at present a continuing process within the European Union . All Member States of the European Union, except for Denmark and the United Kingdom , are obliged to adopt the euro as their sole currency when they meet the criteria....
 for more details of the schedule for these and other countries.

Special prototype (1997–1998)


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