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50 Francs - Léopold III BELGIQUE:BELGIE
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 June 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
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 (French-Dutch) legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 FR
BELGIQUE:BELGIE
Unabridged legend: 50 Francs
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 (BELGIQUE:BELGIE) 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 1951. During World War II, Belgium was invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany, and the coin was likely minted during this time. Despite the challenges and upheaval of the war, the coin remains a symbol of Belgium's resilience and determination to maintain its independence and cultural heritage.
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 (BELGIQUE:BELGIE) 1939-1940 coin.
