1 Franc (French text) 1950-1988 front 1 Franc (French text) 1950-1988 back
1 Franc (French text) 1950-1988 photo
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1 Franc French text

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Baudouin I (1951-1993)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1950-1988
Value
1 Franc (1&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
22 March 1989
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1244
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

Crowned oak branch dividing value. Legend in French below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 FR
= BELGIQUE =

Unabridged legend: Frank / Franc

Translation: Belgium

Engraver: Marcel Rau

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Small mintage differences exist between Aernout (2019) and Morin (2012). Not all medali alignments mentioned by Morin (2012) are recognized by Aernout (2019).

How double year for 1962 looks: