50 Gourdes The Mermaid

Commemorative issue

Syrenka

Obverse

Kobieta na plaży z muszlą konchy

Script: łaciński

Lettering: REPUBLIQUE D'HAÏTI

Reverse

Herb

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
925
50
GOURDES
1973

Edge

Trzcina

Mint

Comments

KM podaje podtyp #104.1 ze stemplem próby .925 po lewej stronie rewersu i #104.2 ze stemplem próby po prawej stronie rewersu, znany tylko z niektórych egzemplarzy z 1973 r. (żadnego z nich nie można było znaleźć na platformach sprzedażowych w listopadzie 2025 r.).

Odmiana z 1973 r. o wyższej wadze (20 gramów) jest wymieniona osobno (patrz link)

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

KM cites a subtype #104.1 with the .925 fineness stamp left of the value reverse, and #104.2 with fineness stamp right of the value, only known for some examples of the 1973 proof (none of which could be found on selling platforms in November, 2025)..  

The 1973 variety at a higher weight (20 grams) is listed separately (see link)

See also

• 50 Gourdes (The Mermaid; 20 grams)

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References			Frequency
Undetermined
1973			8 685							$ 52	KM# 104.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) Fineness stamp at left		30%
1973			5 973							$ 67	KM# 104.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) Proof; Fineness stamp at left		54%
1973											KM# 104.2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) Proof; fineness stamp at right		13%
1974											KM# 104.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) Proof; fineness stamp at left		14%

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Numista Rarity index: 61

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Bullion value: USD 33.26

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2186 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual srebro weight: 0.489 oz

Current srebro price: 67.99 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 174 Lot 1752	15 Nov 2025	1973 – KM# 104.1 – (en) Fineness stamp at left	UNC	USD 38.08 (EUR 33.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 116 Lot 2230	9 Mar 2024	1973 – KM# 104.1 – (en) Fineness stamp at left	UNC	USD 69.24 (EUR 60.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 106 Lot 1038	27 Dec 2023	1973 – KM# 104.1 – (en) Fineness stamp at left	UNC	USD 43.85 (EUR 38.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	The Coinhouse Auctions Auction 32 Lot 711	17 Dec 2022	1974 – KM# 104.1 – (en) Proof; fineness stamp at left	UNC	USD 51.93 (EUR 45.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© The Coinhouse Auctions

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