1962 Belgium 10 Francs

The 1962 Belgian 10 Francs coin was struck from .835 fine silver, a composition that linked it to Belgium's colonial past, as much of the nation's silver reserves came from the Congo.

This made it one of the last coins in Belgium's series to use that alloy before the switch to base metals in 1964, driven by soaring silver prices. The obverse shows King Baudouin facing right, a design element repeated from earlier issues, while the reverse features the Belgian coat of arms. Mintage figures for this specific year are unclear, possibly lost in postwar records.

Exact origins of the silver remain murky; it could have been recycled from older stocks. If you're handling one, note the edge reeding—it's a subtle tell for authenticity. As for collecting, prices fluctuate, but that's no surprise in a field where rarity often hides in plain sight.