Sell a silver 250 franc 1976
The 250-franc commemorative coin for 25 years of King Baudouin. 25 grams of 835 silver – one of the heaviest silver coins Belgium issued after the war.
- Purity
- 835‰
- Country
- Belgium
- Silver rate
- €1.75/g
What do we pay for a silver 250 franc 1976?
Based on the silver rate of this moment, €1.75 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine silver | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 francs 1976 | 20.875 g | 25 g | €35.74 |
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.
Issued for the twenty-fifth anniversary of King Baudouin’s accession, with a French and a Dutch legend.
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.
A commemorative coin in two languages
Like most Belgian coins, the 1976 250 francs appeared in a French and a Dutch version. They often still reach us in their original case or plastic sleeve, usually from an estate.
The case is attractive, but the value lies in the silver: 20.875 grams of fine silver per coin.
How we value it
We weigh the coin and test the fineness without damaging it. A flawless piece in its original packaging is also checked for collector value, though with this coin that usually sits close to the silver.
How to sell your silver 250 franc 1976
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 250 franc 1976
How much silver is in the 1976 250 franc?
The coin weighs 25 grams and is 835 silver: 20.875 grams of fine silver.
Should I bring the case?
Please do, but it is not necessary. We settle on the silver; a coin without its case holds just as much silver.
Is the Dutch version worth more than the French one?
The silver weight is the same. Any difference in collector value is small; the valuer will tell you if it applies to your coin.
Do you buy other Belgian commemorative coins too?
Yes, including the silver 500 francs, the post-war francs and the silver euro coins. Bring them in for a free valuation.
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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 250 franc 1976 valued?
Free and without obligation, at a location near you.