Dominican Republic 1976 1/2 peso

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The specimen shown is from a type struck for the Dominican Republic in 1976. It is part of a series celebrating the centennial of Juan Pablo Duarte, who led the struggle for independence from Spain.

Recorded mintage: 195,000 plus 5,000 proofs.

Specification: copper nickel, 30.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 44.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1968 half peso
• 1976 centavo
• 1976 25 centavos
• 1976 10 centavos
• 1976 peso
• 1977 200 pesos, centennial of the death of Juan Pablo Duarte
• 1984 10 centavos
• Coins and currency dated 1976
• return to Dominican Republic