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50 Francs - Baudouin I Brussels World's Fair 1958; French text
1958 year| Silver (.835) (16.5% Copper) | 12.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Baudouin I (1951-1993) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1958 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% Copper) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.09 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1972 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Grand Plache or Grote Markt of Brussels with Town Hall. Emblem of World's Fair with year at left. Value at right, designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1958
50F
C.VAN DiONANT
Unabridged legend: 50 Francs
Engraver: Carlos van Dionant de Cacérès
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The medal strike is a trial. cfr Dupriez.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Brussels World's Fair in 1958, which was also known as the Expo '58. The coin features an image of King Baudouin I of Belgium on one side and the Atomium, a iconic landmark from the fair, on the other. The coin was minted in a limited quantity and was not intended for circulation, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 476000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs - Baudouin I (Brussels World's Fair 1958; French text) 1958 coin.
