50 Franken - Franz Josef II (Anniversary of Reign) 1988 front 50 Franken - Franz Josef II (Anniversary of Reign) 1988 back
50 Franken - Franz Josef II (Anniversary of Reign) 1988 photo
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50 Franken - Franz Josef II Anniversary of Reign

1988 year
Gold (.900) 10 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Liechtenstein
Prince
Francis Josef II (1938-1989)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
50 Franken (50&nbspCHF)
Currency
Swiss franc (1924-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#23796
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Coat of Arms of Liechtenstein in the middle. Lettering around. Value on the left side of the coat of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FÜNFZIG JAHRE FÜRST VON LIECHTENSTEIN·
50 FR

Translation:
Fifty years of reigning Prince of Liechtenstein
50 Francs

Engraver: Georg Malin

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Franken - Franz Josef II (Anniversary of Reign) 1988 coin from Liechtenstein is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Franz Josef II's reign, who was the reigning prince of Liechtenstein from 1938 until his death in 1984. The coin's design features a portrait of Franz Josef II on one side and the coat of arms of Liechtenstein on the other. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  35000 - - - - - -

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