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© World Coin Gallery
1 Franc - Albert I French text
| Copper-nickel | 10 g | 28.8 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo › Belgian Congo (1908-1960) |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1920-1930 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Palm tree
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F
1927
CONGO BELGE
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc - Albert I (French text) coin from Belgian Congo is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued between 1920 and 1930, a period that saw the end of World War I, the establishment of the League of Nations, and the beginning of the Belgian Congo's transition towards independence. Despite these significant events, the coin remained a standard circulation coin throughout its mintage, a testament to its utility and value in the everyday lives of the people who used it.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 6030000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 10470000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 12500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 15250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 5763000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1920-1930 coin.
