50 Crowns Charles V (900) - Gold - Various years

50 Ecus (Gold) - A Commemorative and Investment Coin

What is the 50 Ecus Gold coin?

The 50 Ecus gold coin is a Belgian commemorative issue minted in 1987 and 1988 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. Although it has a face value of 50 Ecus (XEU), this coin never had legal tender status and belongs to what are known as fantasy coins. However, it remains an item of interest for collectors and precious metal investors.

Obverse of the 50 Ecus Coin

On the obverse of the coin, there is a crowned, draped, and armored bust of Charles V facing right, seen three-quarters forward.

Inscriptions:

• "CAROLVS. D. G. ROM. IMP HISP REX. DVX BVRG. C. F." (Charles, by the grace of God, Emperor of the Romans, King of Spain, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders)

Reverse of the 50 Ecus Coin

The reverse features the face value "50 ECU" and the year "1987" surrounded by twelve stars, symbolizing the twelve member states of the European Economic Community (EEC) at that time.

Inscriptions:

• "Belgique Belgien België"

• "50 ECU"

• "1987"

Technical Characteristics of the 50 Ecus Coin

• Issuing Country: Belgium

• King Represented: Baudouin I (1951-1993)

• Type: Commemorative coin

• Minting Period: 1987-1988

• Face Value: 50 Ecus (50 XEU)

• Composition: Gold 900‰

• Total Weight: 17.27 g

• Fine Gold Weight: 15.55 g

• Diameter: 29 mm

• Thickness: 1.80 mm

• Shape: Round

• Orientation: Coin alignment

• Edge: Smooth

Buying a 50 Ecus Gold Coin

If you wish to acquire a 50 Ecus gold coin, several options are available to you:

• Contact a precious metals dealer for a secure purchase.

• Visit a numismatic shop to examine the coin's condition before purchasing.

• Use a specialized online platform for buying and selling gold coins.