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1 Franc - Albert I Dutch text
| Copper-nickel | 10 g | 28.9 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo › Belgian Congo (1908-1960) |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1920-1929 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Palm tree
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F
1924
BELGISCH CONGO **
Engraver: Jules Lagae
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc coin from the Belgian Congo featuring Albert I has an interesting design element - the obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Albert I, while the reverse side features a scene of a Congolese man and woman flanking a palm tree, symbolizing the colony's rich natural resources and the king's authority over the territory.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 475000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 | 3525000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 7362000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 4608000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 9530000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 17000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 9250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 4250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc - Albert I (Dutch text) 1920-1929 coin.
