1951 Belgium 10 Francs

The 1951 Belgian 10 Francs coin was struck to commemorate Baudouin I's ascension to the throne, following his father's abdication that same year.

This aluminum-bronze piece features Baudouin's portrait on the obverse, a design choice that reflected the monarchy's stability amid post-war recovery. The reverse shows the Belgian coat of arms, encircled by the denomination and date, with no notable variations reported in circulation strikes. Mintage figures are unclear; records from the Brussels Mint around that period were inconsistent.

Edge lettering includes the French inscription "Dieu Protège la Belgique," a standard for the era that some collectors overlook. It's not rare, but early examples can show wear from heavy use in the 1950s economy.

That said, don't expect it to fetch a king's ransom at auction.