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1 Franc - Albert II French text
| Nickel plated iron (Ni 3%, Steel 94%, Ni 3%) | 2.75 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert II (1993-2013) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1994-2001 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel plated iron (Ni 3%, Steel 94%, Ni 3%) |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Value in center, date above and legend in French below. Mint mark and privy mark at lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1996
1 FRANC
BELGIQUE
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Lejon Tits
Edge
Plain
Comment
Different portraits (design and size best recognizable at the design of the ear) are on the obverse.Catalogs of Morin (2012) and Aernout (2019) mention different mintages of several coins.
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc - Albert II (French text) 1994-2001 coin from Belgium has a unique feature. It is made of Nickel plated iron, which consists of 3% Nickel and 94% Steel, with a weight of 2.75 grams. This makes it stand out from other coins of its time, as it was one of the first coins to use this specific composition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 75060000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 75060000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 95060000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 95060000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 75060000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc - Albert II (French text) 1994-2001 coin.
