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) | 27.79 |
| 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:
Reeded
Reeded
| 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 |