50 Francs - Jean 1987-1989 front 50 Francs - Jean 1987-1989 back
50 Francs - Jean 1987-1989 photo
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50 Francs - Jean

 
Nickel (100%) 7 g 22.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Grand duke
Jean (1964-2000)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1987-1989
Value
50 Francs (50&nbspLUF)
Currency
Franc (1854-2001)
Composition
Nickel (100%)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
22.75 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#244
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

The face value above the "IML" monogram of the Luxembourg Monetary Institute is surmounted by the Grand-Ducal crown flanked on either side of the date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
19 87
50F
I M L

Engravers: Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler

Edge

Coarsely reeded

Comment

The listel forms an internal polygon with 11 sides.

Interesting fact

The 50 Franc coin from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, featuring Jean 1987-1989, has a unique feature - it's one of the few coins in the world that has a double effigy. The coin features two portraits of Grand Duke Jean, one on the obverse and one on the reverse, creating a fascinating visual effect.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  3000000 - - - - - -
1988  1000000 - - - - - -
1989  1200000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs - Jean 1987-1989 coin.