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250 Francs Queen Astrid
1995 year| Silver (.925) (7.5% copper) | 18.75 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert II (1993-2013) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 250 Francs (250 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (7.5% copper) |
| Weight | 18.75 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 10 December 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Portrait of Queen Astrid facing front with text in Latin surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ASTRID REGINA BELGARUM 1935-1995
Translation: Astrid, Queen of Belgium
Engraver: Jan Alfons Keustermans
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1995 Belgian 250 Francs (Queen Astrid) coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Queen Astrid's death. Queen Astrid was the first wife of King Leopold III and was known for her philanthropic work and her support for the Belgian resistance during World War II. The coin features an image of Queen Astrid on one side and the Belgian coat of arms on the other. It was minted in a limited quantity of 50,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Francs (Queen Astrid) 1995 coin.
