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250 Francs (King Baudouin Foundation) – Belgium

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 20th Anniversary of the King Baudouin Foundation

Belgium

Context

Year: 1996

Issuer: Belgium

Ruler: Albert II

Currency:

Franc

(1832—2001)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 125,000

Material

Diameter: 33 mm

Weight: 18.75 g

Silver weight: 17.34 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #202

Numista: #17155

Value

Exchange value: 250 BEF

Bullion value: $50.31

Inflation-adjusted value: 467.77 BEF

Obverse

Description:

Heads of King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola left, crowned monogram center. Trilingual legend right.

Inscription:

BELGIE · BELGIQUE · BELGIEN

B F

R.D.

Translation:

Belgium

B F

R.D.

Script: Latin

Languages: German, Dutch, French

Engraver: Roger Duterme

Reverse

Description:

Crowned monogram above crowd silhouette. Stylized city and forest flank sides with designer initials. Latin text and years above; value, marks, and mint below.

Inscription:

FVNDATIO REGIS BALDVINI

1976 1996

J.P.M.

250 F

qp

Translation:

Foundation of King Baldwin

1976 1996

J.P.M.

250 F

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Jean-Pierre Marsily

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	100,000
1996	—	25,000	Proof

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