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| Belgian Congo Silver 50 Francs Coin, African Elephant. |
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| Belgian Congo coins Silver 50 Francs |
Belgian Congo coins, Numismatic Collection, Coins of Belgian Congo best silver coins for investment.
Obverse: African elephant walking left.
Legend: 1944
Reverse: Value (50 Fr), flanked by stars. Bi-lingual (French/Dutch) legend around.
Legend: BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE . BANK VAN BELGISCH CONGO .
Reference: KM-27; Weight: 17.45 gram of Silver (.500); Diameter: 35 mm
This silver 50 Francs coin is a one year type struck in South Africa for the Belgian Congo while Belgium itself was under Nazi occupation. The bold design of a striding African elephant has always made this coin popular among collectors who otherwise neglect African issues. The design also appears on brass one, two and five franc pieces of 1944-49.