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1 Belga / 5 Francs - Albert I French text
| Nickel | 14 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1930-1934 |
| 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 | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 18 January 1951 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
The face value in both currencies in French and year are surrounded with an olive branch, an oak branch, and a crown and the designer's initials below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN BELGA
5
FRANCS
1932
A.E.GR.
Translation: One Belga
Engraver: Alexander Everaerts
Edge
Plain with incused bilingual (Dutch and French) inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: * * BELGIQUE * * BELGIE
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.
