50 Francs - Baudouin I Brussels World`s Fair 1958, French text

€6,459.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1958
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Francs (50 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% Copper)
Weight12.5 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness2.09 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Carlos van Dionant de Cacérès
In circulation to1 January 1972
Reference(s) KM#150, LA#BFM-187, Mor#542, Schön#121
Obverse descriptionHead of King Baudouin facing left surrounded by text in French. Designer initials below head.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· BAUDOUIN· ROI· DES· BELGES
(Translation: King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionGrand Plache or Grote Markt of Brussels with Town Hall. Emblem of World`s Fair with year at left. Value at right, designer below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1958 50F C.VAN DiONANT
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1958  - Coin alignment - 476 000
1958  - Medal alignment -
Catalog ID2310298150
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