Sell silver Belgian 1 and 2 franc coins
The small silver francs from before the First World War: 50 centimes, 1 franc and 2 francs, struck in 835 silver under Leopold II and Albert I.
- Purity
- 835‰
- Country
- Belgium
- Silver rate
- €1.75/g
What do we pay for a silver 1 and 2 franc Belgium?
Based on the silver rate of this moment, €1.75 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine silver | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 francs | 8.35 g | 10 g | €14.30 |
| 1 franc | 4.175 g | 5 g | €7.15 |
| 50 centimes | 2.088 g | 2.5 g | €3.57 |
This price applies regardless of the year and the mint. With a rare year or exceptional condition the collector’s value can be higher than the material value – then we say so, even if that means you are better off not selling us the coin.
How we arrive at this amount
A coin is precious metal in a recognisable shape. What it fetches therefore depends almost entirely on the fine weight: the weight of pure silver it contains.
This coin is 835‰ pure. The rest of the alloy – usually copper – makes it harder and scratch-resistant, but has no value. That is why we calculate on the fine weight and not on what the scales say.
The small silver francs of Leopold II and Albert I followed the rules of the Latin Monetary Union: 835 silver, 5 grams per franc.
Not sure whether your coin is genuine? We check weight, diameter, thickness and – if in doubt – the density with X-ray analysis. Non-destructive: your coin stays intact.
Also have a look at today’s silver rate or all silver prices.
Recognised by king and date
Belgium’s silver small change carries the portrait of Leopold II or Albert I. From 1866 Belgium struck these in 835 silver, as did France, Switzerland and Italy. After the First World War silver disappeared from small change; francs from the 1920s are nickel and contain no silver.
Watch the language too: there are versions with French and with Dutch legends. For the silver it makes no difference.
By weight
A franc weighs 5 grams and contains 4.175 grams of fine silver; a two-franc piece twice that. With a handful of coins we weigh everything together once the silver has been separated from the nickel.
How to sell your silver 1 and 2 franc Belgium
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Do not polish it
With collector coins, cleaning can push the value down considerably. A natural patina belongs to them.
Bring it in
With or without an appointment, at one of our 45 locations. If the coin is in a holder, leave it in there.
We assess two values
The precious metal and what the coin itself does: year, mintage and condition. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Also of interest
- Silver rate todayThe current silver rate per gram and per kilo, updated every minute.View
- All silver pricesWhat we pay per carat or alloy.View
- All coins and barsThe complete list of purchase prices per piece.View
- Spot price, premium and spreadWhy you never get back the premium you paid on purchase.View
Questions about selling silver 1 and 2 franc Belgium
How much silver is in a Belgian franc?
A silver franc weighs 5 grams and contains 4.175 grams of fine silver. The two-franc piece weighs 10 grams, the 50 centimes 2.5 grams.
Are Belgian francs from the 1920s silver too?
No. After the First World War the small francs were struck in nickel. You will find silver in the pre-war francs of Leopold II and Albert I.
Does it matter whether the legend is French or Dutch?
Not for the silver value. Both versions have the same weight and fineness.
How am I paid?
In cash at the counter, or by bank transfer within 24 hours. Please bring valid identification.
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Sources
Where you can verify what you have just read.
- Koninklijke Nederlandse MuntThe mint that struck the Dutch coins and knows their fineness
- De Nederlandsche BankOn the guilder and exchanging old legal tender
- WaarborgHollandThe Dutch assay office that verifies fineness and strikes hallmarks
Have your silver 1 and 2 franc Belgium valued?
Free and without obligation, at a location near you.