© Cyrillius
© Cyrillius
500 Francs Independence; French text ND
1980 year| Silver (.925) clad copper-nickel (7.5% copper + 75% copper, 25% nickel) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Baudouin I (1951-1993) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) clad copper-nickel (7.5% copper + 75% copper, 25% nickel) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 3 September 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Map of Belgium inscripted with text in French. Value below divided by mint and privy mark. Designer initials to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
150 ANS D'INDEPENDANCE DE LA BELGIQUE
500F
WBB
PH
Unabridged legend: Francs
Translation: 150 years of independence of Belgium
Engraver: Paul Huybrechts
Edge
Plain
Comment
Thick plated (2x0.25mm) with silver (.925), complete fine silver content in coin 18,5%Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Belgium's independence, which was achieved in 1830. The coin's design features an image of a woman representing Belgium, surrounded by the words "INDEPENDANCE" and "BELGIQUE," and the year "1980" at the bottom. The use of silver and copper-nickel cladding gives the coin a unique and distinctive appearance, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1980) | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (Independence; French text) ND (1980) coin.
