1 Franc - Albert I (Essai; French text) 1920 front 1 Franc - Albert I (Essai; French text) 1920 back
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1 Franc - Albert I Essai; French text

1920 year
Nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Belgian Congo › Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
King
Albert I (1909-1934)
Type
Pattern
Year
1920
Value
1 Franc
Currency
Franc (1887-1960)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#99932
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Value and date split by palm tree.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 F ESSAI
19 20
CONGO BELGE

Translation: Belgian Congo

Comment

Dup-182

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Franc - Albert I (Essai; French text) 1920 from Belgian Congo › Belgian Congo (1908-1960) made of Nickel is a rare and unique coin, with only 20 examples known to exist.