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250 Francs Baudouin Foundation

1996 year
Silver (.925) (7.5% copper) 18.75 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Albert II (1993-2013)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
250 Francs (250&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925) (7.5% copper)
Weight
18.75 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#17155
Rarity index
33%

Reverse

Crowned monogram of Boaudouin at center above silhouette of crowd. Stylized buildings at left, stylized forest and designer initials at right. Text in Latin with years above. Value, privy, mint and quality mark below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FVNDATIO REGIS BALDVINI
1976 1996
J.P.M.
250 F
qp

Unabridged legend: Frank / Francs

Translation: Foundation King Baudouin

Engraver: Jean-Pierre Marsily

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1996 Belgian 250 Francs (Baudouin Foundation) silver coin features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of King Baudouin, the former king of Belgium, surrounded by a pattern of leaves and flowers. This design was created by the artist, Jan van Rysbroeck, and it's different from the standard design used on other coins in the series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  25000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Francs (Baudouin Foundation) 1996 coin.