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50 Francs Brussels World's Fair 1935; Dutch text
1935 year| Silver (.680) (32% Copper) | 22 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1935 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.680) (32% Copper) |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 2 June 1939 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Building of Brussels Expo with years above. Text in Dutch surrounding around half circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EEUWGETIJDE DER BELGISCHE SPOORWEGEN
1835 - 1935
Translation: Centennial of the Belgian Rail Roads
Engraver: Paul Wissaert
Edge
Plain with incused lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONDER DE REGEERING VAN KONING LEOPOLD III
Translation: Under the rule of King Leopold the Third
Comment
Position A: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the side with the denomination is facing up.Position B: The edge lettering is upside down when the side with the denomination is facing up.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Brussels World's Fair in 1935, which was also known as the "Exposition Universelle et Internationale de Bruxelles" and was held from May 27 to October 31 of that year. The coin features the image of a allegorical figure representing the city of Brussels, surrounded by the inscription "BRUXELLES 1935" and the coat of arms of Belgium. It was minted in a limited quantity of 100,000 pieces and was intended to be used as a circulating currency, but due to its commemorative nature and limited mintage, it has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 140435 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs (Brussels World's Fair 1935; Dutch text) 1935 coin.
