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1 Franc BELGIE-BELGIQUE
| Nickel | 4.5 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1940 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 December 1952 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Three coats of arms of West-Flanders, Namur and Limbourg in front of a tree dividing the bilingual (Dutch and French) legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BELGIE BELGIQUE =
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Ernest Wijnants
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1939-1940 Belgian 1 Franc coin is that it was minted during World War II, specifically between 1939 and 1940, which makes it a unique piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 36000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 10865000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (BELGIE-BELGIQUE) 1939-1940 coin.
