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50 Francs
1944 year| Silver (.600) | 17.5 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo › Belgian Congo (1908-1960) |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1944 |
| Value | 50 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Silver (.600) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Face value with two stars, above the issuing establishment in French and below in Dutch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE
* 50 FR *
BANK VAN BELGISCH CONGO
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin minted in the workshop of Pretoria, South Africa. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Francs 1944 coin from Belgian Congo is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Leopold III, while the reverse side features an image of a Congolese woman wearing traditional clothing and holding a basket of fruit. This design was created by the Belgian artist, Paul Du Bois, and it was meant to symbolize the country's rich cultural diversity and natural resources.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs 1944 coin.