Yugoslavia 1953 50 para

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was struck in 1953 only. It was the first issue of this denomination since 1945 and the last until 1965. It is worthless. The regime came apart after the fall of Communism in 1989-90 and the Balkan Wars resulted.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 0.6 g, aluminum, 17.4 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 29.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1945 dinar, zinc
• 1945 2 dinara, zinc
• 1945 5 dinara, zinc
• 1965 dinar
• Coins and currency dated 1953
• return to coins of Yugoslavia