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50 Francs Brussels World's Fair 1935; French text; Pattern
1935 year| Bronze | 18.76 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1935 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.76 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 Railroads
Engraver: Paul Wissaert
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Francs (Brussels World's Fair 1935; French text; Pattern) 1935 from Belgium made of Bronze weighing 18.76g is that it was designed by the artist Paul Du Bois and features a depiction of a Congolese man and woman on the reverse side, which was a unique and controversial choice for a coin at the time.
