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50 Centimes - Léopold II
| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 17.2 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo › Congo Free State (1885-1908) |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1885-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1896 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Crowned coat-of-arms within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 centimes
1891
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes coin from the Belgian Congo is that it was minted during the reign of King Léopold II, who was also the owner of the Congo Free State, a large area of central Africa that was under his personal rule. The coin was made of silver and weighed 2.5 grams, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Congo Free State during the late 19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes - Léopold II 1887-1896 coin.
