BELGIAN CONGO 50 Francs 1952 — Pick 16
Makele woman
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Makele woman
Leopard
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Values separate circulated, High Grade (UNC) and numerically certified examples. Active offers and confirmed sales remain distinct evidence.
Circulated
High Grade (UNC)
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Superb Gem
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16a: without Émission / 16b: Émission 1943 / 16c: Émission 1945 / 16d: Émission 1946 / 16e: Émission 1947 / 16f: Émission 1948 / 16g: Émission 1949 / 16h: Émission 1950 / 16i: Émission 1951 / 16j: Émission 1952
About the BELGIAN CONGO 50 Francs 1952 banknote
The BELGIAN CONGO 50 Francs 1952 banknote, catalogued as Pick 16 is documented here for collectors who need a clear identification record, design summary and condition-based market context.
Identification should be based on the denomination, date, catalogue reference and visible design details. Signatures, prefixes, watermarks and minor printing changes can distinguish related varieties.
Identification and catalogue details
- Country
- BELGIAN CONGO
- Denomination
- 50 Francs
- Issue year
- 1952
- Catalogue reference
- Pick 16
- Issue type
- Regular world banknote
- Content quality
- 76/100
Design and issue context
Front: Makele woman
Back: Leopard
Collector value and condition
No reliable single market figure is currently recorded. Value depends on the exact variety, grade, availability, seller location and collector demand.
Folds, stains, tears, pinholes, writing, pressing, trimming and repairs can reduce value. Conversely, scarce varieties, replacement notes, unusual serial numbers and recognised certification may command a premium.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BELGIAN CONGO 50 Francs 1952 banknote?
It is a 50 Francs banknote from BELGIAN CONGO, dated 1952 and catalogued as Pick 16.
Is this banknote rare?
Rarity depends on the exact variety, surviving supply, signatures, prefixes, condition and collector demand. The denomination alone is not enough to establish rarity.
How can collectors identify the correct variety?
Compare the date, catalogue number, printed designs on both sides, signatures, prefixes, watermark and security features. Small changes can indicate a separate variety.
How should its condition be checked?
Inspect both sides under good light for folds, stains, tears, pinholes, writing, pressing, trimmed edges and repairs. An uncirculated note should retain original paper quality and show no circulation wear.
Additional catalogue notes
16a: without Émission / 16b: Émission 1943 / 16c: Émission 1945 / 16d: Émission 1946 / 16e: Émission 1947 / 16f: Émission 1948 / 16g: Émission 1949 / 16h: Émission 1950 / 16i: Émission 1951 / 16j: Émission 1952
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