100 Francs Kings; French text
| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 18 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1954 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 16 July 1979 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms dividing value. Legend in French below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 FRs
BELGIQUE
Unabridged legend: Francs
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Francs (Kings; French text) 1948-1954 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country's history. The coin was introduced in 1948, just a few years after the end of World War II, and was minted until 1954, the year that Belgium became a founding member of the European Economic Community (EEC), the precursor to the European Union. This period saw significant economic and political changes in Belgium, and the coin's production reflects the country's efforts to rebuild and reassert its position in Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 106000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 2807000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 2517000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Kings; French text) 1948-1954 coin.
