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50 Centimes - Léopold II (French text)
🇧🇪 Belgium · 50 Centimes · 1832–2001
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Mintage | 11,365,563 |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 83.50% Silver, 16.50% Copper (16.50% copper) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Léopold Wiener |
| Ruler | Léopold II |
| Reference | KM# 26 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-BEL-85 |
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Varieties & References
Other recorded varieties for 1866:
- 50 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text) · Dutch text
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1866 Belgium 50 Centimes coins were minted?
11,365,563 were struck.
What is a 1866 Belgium 50 Centimes made of?
83.5% Silver, 16.5% Copper (16.5% copper), weighing 2.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1866 Belgium 50 Centimes?
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 1866 Belgium 50 Centimes 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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