50 Francs
50 Francs (Brussels World Fair / Expo 58)
Belgium · 1958
A silver commemorative coin featuring King Baudouin on the obverse and the Brussels City Hall with the Expo 58 star symbol on the reverse.
- Country
- Belgium
- Year
- 1958
- Denomination
- 50 Francs
- Metal
- Silver (.835 fine, .165 copper)
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Overview
A silver commemorative coin featuring King Baudouin on the obverse and the Brussels City Hall with the Expo 58 star symbol on the reverse.
Historical significance
Issued to commemorate the 1958 Brussels World Fair (Expo 58), the first major world's fair after World War II, symbolizing international peace and technological progress.
Obverse (front)
Left-facing profile portrait of King Baudouin I, surrounded by the legend 'BOUDEWIJN KONING DER BELGEN' (Dutch) or French equivalent depending on the linguistic variety, with the designer's initials C.M.D. at the base.
Reverse (back)
Depiction of the Brussels Town Hall (Hotel de Ville) alongside the Expo 58 star logo and the date 1958, with the denomination '50 F' to the right and designer's signature C. VAN DIONANT at the bottom.
Estimated value
$10-$20 in circulated condition, up to $30-$50 in uncirculated Mint State grades.
What drives this coin's value
Overall state of preservation, absence of scratches or cleaning, and silver bullion value paired with collector demand for Expo 58 commemoratives.
Grade assessment
About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS), showing minor surface marks and light wear on high points.
Mintage & rarity
Common; mintage was relatively high for commemorative purposes during the world fair.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Check weight (12.5g), diameter (30mm), and perform a ring test or specific gravity test if necessary. Silver composition means it should not be magnetic.
Notable varieties & errors
Standard circulation strike; rare proof or trial strikes exist but are exceptionally uncommon.
Similar coins
Other mid-20th-century Belgian silver commemorative 20 and 50 Francs coins featuring King Baudouin.
Care & preservation
Store in a cool, dry place inside a non-PVC coin holder or flip. Never clean the coin, as harsh cleaning or polishing ruins its numismatic value.
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