500 Francs Independence; French text, Belgium

500 Francs Independence; French text, Belgium, 1980 obverse image500 Francs Independence; French text, Belgium, 1980 reverse image
500 Francs Independence; French text coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Belgium flagBelgium
  • Years of Minting:
    1980
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)
500 Francs Independence; French text Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

500 Francs Independence; French text Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Map of Belgium inscripted with text in French. Value below divided by mint and privy mark. Designer initials to the right.

Engraver:

Paul Huybrechts

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Heads of the five kings of Belgium facing left in separate medallions. Years of jubilee to the left divided by legend in French. Small crown above lower year.

Engraver:

Paul Huybrechts

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

500 Francs Independence; French text Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

1830 BEL-GIQUE 1980

Reverse:

150 ANS D'INDEPENDANCE DE LA BELGIQUE 500F WBB PH

500 Francs Independence; French text Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.925) clad copper-nickel (7.5% copper + 75% copper, 25% nickel)

Size

500 Francs Independence; French text sizes
  • Weight:25 g
  • Diameter:37 mm
  • Thickness:2.6 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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