© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
1 Franc
| Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 4.5% Magnesium, 0.5% Manganese) | 1.4 g | 22.1 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi (Belgian Congo, Rwanda and Urundi) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Banque Centrale du Congo Belge et du Ruanda-Urundi |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1957-1960 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 4.5% Magnesium, 0.5% Manganese) |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Palm tree and value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE CENTRALE
* 1 F *
CENTRALE BANK
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc coin from Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi (1957-1960) is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of King Baudouin, who was the King of Belgium from 1951 until his death in 1993. The coin also features the coat of arms of Belgium and the motto "Unity makes Strength" in French, which reflects the country's values of unity and strength. Additionally, the use of aluminum as the primary material for the coin was a unique choice at the time, as most coins were made of other metals like copper, silver, or gold.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 10002000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc 1957-1960 coin.
