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Dossier · Belgium · 1948

Mercury, 50 Francs sell yours to De Munter

A unique post-war chapter in Belgian coinage history

Also known as 50 frank 1948 · Mercuriusfrank · Belgische 50 frank zilver · 50 BEF zilver

Silver Mercury, 50 Francs coin
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Fine silver

10.44gpure silver

Purity

835‰silver content

Diameter

30 mmdiameter

Struck

1948Belgium

History

A unique post-war chapter in Belgian coinage history

The Belgian 50 francs of 1948, graced with the head of Mercury, god of commerce and prosperity, appeared shortly after the Second World War as a symbol of economic recovery. This silver circulation coin was used until 1969 before being demonetised, and represents a unique post-war chapter in Belgian coinage history.

With 12.5 grams of silver at 835‰, each coin holds roughly 10.44 grams of fine silver. The coin is relatively scarce in excellent condition, which makes it attractive to the silver investor and the collector of Belgian heritage alike. We buy it based on the current market value.

Value today

What your Mercury, 50 Francs is worth

The price of your Mercury, 50 Francs consists first of all of the intrinsic silver value: the weight of fine silver times the current silver price. For scarce years or coins in top condition a numismatic premium can be added on top. We show you the day’s price and calculate everything together.

  • Fair silver price

    We calculate with the real fine-silver content × the current silver price. Every step of the calculation appears on the table.

  • Numismatic premium

    Scarce years, rare mints or coins in top condition can be worth more than the silver alone.

  • Valued in your presence

    On location or during a session day in your municipality. No hidden costs, no pressure. You decide at the end.

  • A single coin or a whole collection

    From one piece to a complete collection. De Munter buys them, with receipt and instant payment.

Selling

How to sell your Mercury, 50 Francs

01

Contact & photo

Call us or send a photo of your coin. We respond quickly and entirely without obligation.

02

Valuation in your presence

On location or during a session day in your municipality we weigh and check the coin, with the current silver price beside it.

03

Receipt & payment

Agreed? You immediately get a receipt by e-mail and payment follows by bank transfer, with a payment document.

Ready to sell your Mercury, 50 Francs?

Fairly valued at today’s silver price, discreetly and on location in Flanders. You only decide at the end.

Free · No obligation · Discreet