Belgium 1935 Railway Centennial, French 50 Francs Brilliant Uncirculated (MS63) $

Belgium 1935 Brussels Exposition and Railway Centennial, French 50 Francs Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-63)

The 1935 Belgian 50 Francs, issued in French, commemorates both the Brussels International Exposition and the centenary of the Belgian railway system. The exposition, held from April 27 to November 25, 1935, was a world’s fair celebrating Belgium’s achievements and advancements. It attracted approximately 20 million visitors and featured exhibitions across scientific, industrial, and cultural fields. The coin also honors 100 years of Belgian railways, highlighting the nation’s progress in transportation and infrastructure over the past century.

Commemorative Issue: Commemorating the Brussels Exposition and the Centennial of the Belgian Railway.

Obverse: Standing winged Saint Michiel, standing on top of a dragon, which divides the denomination. The legend in French surrounds within a circle.

Reverse: The building of the Brussels Exposition with the years above, and the text in French in a half circle around.

Specifications:
Monarch: Leopold III (1934-1951)
Engraver: Paul Wissaert
Composition: 0.680 silver, 0.320 copper
Weight: 22 g
Diameter: 35 mm
Edge: Plain with incuse lettering
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: The Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium
Mintage: 140,436