50 Francs - Baudouin I - French text (1948 - 1954)
Features
Denomination | 50 Francs |
Catalog Number | KM# 136 |
Weight (g) | 12.5 |
Diameter (mm) | 30 |
Thickness (mm) | 2.05 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Silver (.835) |
Not Magnetic | |
Metal Value (USD) | 7.96 |
Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
Demonetized | |
Demonetized | 1969-06-13 |
Obverse
Engraved by Marcel Rau
Lettering:
19 48
RAU
Description:
Helmeted head of Mercury facing right, small caduceus divides date at left.
19 48
RAU
Description:
Helmeted head of Mercury facing right, small caduceus divides date at left.
Reverse
Engraved by Marcel Rau
Lettering:
BELGIQUE
50
f
Description:
Rampant lion with shield to left, denomination below, name of country in French.
BELGIQUE
50
f
Description:
Rampant lion with shield to left, denomination below, name of country in French.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1948 | 2,000,000 | KM# 136.1 | Common |
1949 | 4,354,000 | KM# 136.1 | Common |
1949 | KM# 136.2 (Medal orientation) | Rare | |
1950 | KM# 136.1 | Very Rare | |
1951 | 2,904,000 | KM# 136.1 | Common |
1954 | 3,232,000 | KM# 136.1 | Not Common |