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50 Centimes French text
| Nickel | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1922-1933 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 8 May 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Caduceus divides value. Text in French above and year below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* BON POUR *
50 CES
* 1923 *
Unabridged legend: Centimes
Translation: Good for
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The overdate variety is not recognized by Morin or Aernout, but is by SCWC (Krause).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes coin from Belgium (1922-1933) is that it was designed by the famous Belgian artist and sculptor, Victor Rousseau. The coin features a portrait of King Albert I on one side and the value and year on the other. Rousseau was known for his work in various artistic fields, including sculpture, painting, and medallic art. His design for the 50 Centimes coin is considered a classic example of early 20th-century numismatic art.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 6180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 8820000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 2530000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 2861000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes (French text) 1922-1933 coin.
