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50 Franken Trial Strike
1954 year| Aluminium bronze | 8.00 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Saar (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Saar Protectorate (1947-1956) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1954 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 Franken) |
| Currency | Franc (1947-1956) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 8.00 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#99757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÜNFZIG FRANKEN
50
·1954·
Translation: Fifty francs
Engraver: Theo Siegle
Comment
In 1954 there was an "Essai" edition (trial) of the first three values (10, 20, 50 francs). The word "Essai" was stamped under the country name "Saarland", the front remained unchanged. The circulation was 1,100 pieces each, the coins were in sets in a plastic frame with the inscription "Monnaie de Paris" (Paris Mint).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Franken (Trial Strike) 1954 from Saar (Germany) made of Aluminium bronze weighing 8.00 g is that it was minted during a time of great change in Germany's monetary system. In 1954, the German government introduced the Deutsche Mark as the country's new currency, replacing the Reichsmark and the Saar mark. This coin, minted in the same year, represents a transitional period in German numismatics, as it features the old Saar mark denomination but was minted with the new Deutsche Mark design. This fact makes it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 1100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Franken (Trial Strike) 1954 coin.
