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50 Centimes - Albert I Dutch text
| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1910-1912 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 July 1932 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
The face value and date are surrounded with an olive branch and oak branch and the motto in Dutch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 CENTn
1911
·EENDRACHT·MAAKT·MACHT·
Unabridged legend: Centiemen
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Godefroid Devreese
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Centimes coin from Belgium, minted between 1910 and 1912, features an image of King Albert I on one side and the Belgian coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver (.835) with 16.5% copper and weighed 2.5 grams. Interestingly, this coin was minted during a time of political turmoil in Belgium, with the country experiencing significant social and economic changes during the early 20th century. Despite this, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 | 2063000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes - Albert I (Dutch text) 1910-1912 coin.
