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World - Belgium - Baudouin I (1951-1993), Complete mint process of the 500 Francs 1980, Huybrechts, 150th Anniversary of Independence (Silver Clad Copper-Nickel, 0.00 gr, 0.00 mm) GR-BR 335-A, KM 161/162. PCGS MS61 .
An interesting set showing the progression of the 500 Francs 1980 "Independence" from a blank planchet to the finished product.
Samples from the coil of Silver Clad Copper-Nickel stamping out the blanks
Type I planchet produced before the rim was upset (PCGS MS61)
Type II planchet with upset rims on both sides (PCGS MS61)