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50 Centimes Dutch text
| Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Tin, 2% Zinc) | 2.75 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Baudouin I (1951-1993) Albert II (1993-2013) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1952-2001 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Tin, 2% Zinc) |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Crowned face value dividing date. Legend above in Dutch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIE
1991 50
CENTIMES
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#145 and KM#149 are very similar, with varieties of the size of the head (obverse) and letters (reverse):- KM#145 (Type A): larger head, smaller crown, and letters; legend far from the rim
- KM#149.1 Type B: smaller head, large letters, broad rim, larger crown
- KM#149.1 Type C: larger head, large letters, broad rim
- KM#149.2: medal alignment
Schön# 97 includes both KM# 145 and KM# 149.
Interesting fact
The 50 Centimes coin from Belgium was designed by sculptor and medallist, Florent Muller, and features a portrait of King Baudouin on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Belgian coat of arms.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 5830000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | 22930000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 15730000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 5640000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 13800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 19480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 4150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 1110000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 10340000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 9590000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 6930000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 6970000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 1250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 13000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 14000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 9000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 4500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 11000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes (Dutch text) 1952-2001 coin.
