Description:
Obverse
Radiant sun without face; sorrounded by country name.
This coin was minted, and legally was in circulation, but in fact, was so small and light, that was very difficult to manage, so never circulated at all.
Reverse
Denomination, value and date on center, with 2 branches, one of olives the other of laurel, tied on bottom with a bow.
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