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500 Francs (Independence; French text)
🇧🇪 Belgium · 500 Francs · 1935–Present
| Weight | 16.29 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Mintage | 11,981 |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Nickel brass (Yellow) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Paul Huybrechts |
| Reference | KM# 161 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-BEL-331 |
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Varieties & References
Other recorded varieties for 1980:
- 500 Francs (Independence; Dutch text) · Independence; Dutch text
- 500 Francs (Independence; Dutch text) · Independence; Dutch text
- 500 Francs (Independence; French text) · Independence; French text
- 500 Francs (Independence; Mule) · Independence; Mule
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1980 Belgium 500 Francs coins were minted?
11,981 were struck.
What is a 1980 Belgium 500 Francs made of?
Nickel brass (Yellow), weighing 16.29 g.
What is the melt value of a 1980 Belgium 500 Francs?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1980 Belgium 500 Francs a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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