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1 Belga / 5 Francs - Albert I Dutch text
| Nickel | 14 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1930-1933 |
| Value | 5 Francs = 1 Belga (5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.53 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 18 January 1951 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
The face value in both currencies in Dutch and year are surrounded with an olive branch, an oak branch and a crown. Designer initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EEN BELGA
5
FRANK
1931
A.E.GR.
Translation: One Belga
Engraver: Alexander Everaerts
Edge
Plain with incused bilingual (Dutch and French) inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: * BELGIE * * BELGIQUE *
Translation: Belgium
Comment
Position A: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the reverse side (with face value) faces up.Position B: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the obverse side (with head) faces up.
Interesting fact
The 1 Belga / 5 Francs coin featuring Albert I of Belgium was designed by the artist J.F. Hoorelbeke and was minted from 1930 to 1933. The coin's design features a portrait of King Albert I on one side and the Belgian coat of arms on the other. The use of nickel in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice to make it more durable and resistant to wear and tear, given the high circulation rate of coins during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 5086000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 5336000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 3683000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 1513000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Belga / 5 Francs - Albert I (Dutch text) 1930-1933 coin.
