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50 Francs Brussels World's Fair 1935; French 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#7421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Building of Brussels Expo with years above. Text in French surrounding around half circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENAIRE DES CHEMINS DE FER BELGES
1835 - 1935
Translation: Centennial of the Belgian Rail Roads
Engraver: Paul Wissaert
Edge
Plain with incused lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOUS LE REGNE DU ROI 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 reads 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 "Brussels World's Fair 1935" in French. It was minted in silver with a weight of 22 grams and a purity of .680, with the remaining 32% being copper.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 140436 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; French text) 1935 coin.
