Belgium 1950 franc
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This franc was struck for kings Leopold III and Baudouin I of Belgium, 1950-88. This is a common date but slightly scarce in nice condition. A nearly equal quantity were struck with Dutch legends (KM 143.1). Varieties exist with medal alignment (KM 142.2). In 1949, the exchange rate was US$1 = fifty francs. Belgium joined the euro in 2002 and all the franc coinage is obsolete.
Recorded mintage: 13,630, 000 plus 10,000,000 with Dutch legends.
Specification: 4 g, copper-nickel, 21 mm diameter, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM 142.1.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
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