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1 Franc - Albert I French text
| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1910-1918 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 July 1932 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
The face value and date are surrounded with an olive branch and oak branch and the motto in French.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
FRANC
1910
·L'UNION·FAIT·LA·FORCE·
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Edge
Reeded
Comment
1914: Of these coins 5 million were minted in Birmingham in 1917 using the die of 1914. No distinction can be made.1917 and 1918: mintages are only reported by Krause, not by Morin. The mintages differ quite a lot between the two catalogues.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc - Albert I (French text) 1910-1918 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of King Albert I, who ruled Belgium from 1909 until his death in 1934. During this time, Europe was experiencing significant political and social upheaval, including the rise of nationalism, the fall of empires, and the outbreak of World War I. Despite these challenges, the 1 Franc coin remained a stable and widely used currency in Belgium, and it continues to be a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 2190000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 | 2810000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 | 3250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 11221581 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 8540000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 | 1469000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (French text) 1910-1918 coin.
