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50 Francs - Léopold III BELGIE:BELGIQUE
| Silver (.835) (16.5% Copper) | 20 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1940 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% Copper) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 June 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Crowned ensemble of coats of arms of the nine provinces dividing value.
Top row: Antwerpen, East-Flanders, West-Flanders, Flamish-Brabant. Mid row: Hainaut, Liege, Limburg. Bottom row: Luxemburg, Namur. Designer initial and bilingual (Dutch-French) legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 FR
BELGIE:BELGIQUE
Unabridged legend: 50 Frank
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Plain with incused lettering and wavy dotted line
Script: Latin
Lettering: * BELGIQUE * BELGIE
Translation: Belgium
Comment
Position A: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the reverse side (with face value) faces up.Position B: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the obverse side (with head) faces up.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Francs - Léopold III (BELGIE:BELGIQUE) 1939-1940 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the country's history. The coin was issued during the reign of King Léopold III, who ruled Belgium from 1934 until his death in 1983. However, during World War II, Belgium was invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany, and the coin was minted during this time. Despite the challenges and difficulties faced during this period, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 631135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs - Léopold III (BELGIE:BELGIQUE) 1939-1940 coin.
