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50 Centimes French 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 | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Crowned face value dividing date. Legend above in French.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIQUE
1991 50
CENTIMES
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#144 and KM#148 are very similar, with varieties of the size of the head (obverse) and letters (reverse):- KM#144 Type A: larger head, smaller crown, and letters; legend far from the rim;
- KM#148.1 Type B: smaller head, large letters, broad rim, larger crown;
- KM#148.1 Type C: larger head, large letters, broad rim;
- KM#148.2: medal alignment.
Schön# 104 includes both KM# 144 and KM# 148.
