This 50 Cape Verdean escudo coin is a circulating commemorative coin that is part of the Flora of Cabo Verde series. This coin highlights the Macelina flower. It is a round coin that is made of nickel-plated steel, weighs 7.4 g, and has a diameter of 28 mm. Its obverse side shows the national emblem, the denomination, and the date 1994. Its reverse side depicts a bouquet of Macelina flowers (Astericus vogelli).