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1 Franc - Léopold III BELGIE-BELGIQUE
| Zinc | 4.25 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1947 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.93 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 December 1952 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Crowned monogram of King Leopold III dividing value and the date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F
1943
Unabridged legend: Frank / Franc
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Morin (2012) states that the 1946 & 1947 coins have a diameter of 21 mm (instead of 21.5 mm.) Personal measurement of referee results in 21.4 mm.Interesting fact
The 1 Franc - Léopold III coin was minted during the German occupation of Belgium during World War II. The coin features a portrait of King Léopold III, who was the King of Belgium from 1934 until his death in 1983. However, during the war, the coin was minted with a unique feature - a small "B" was added to the bottom of the coin's reverse side, which signified that it was minted in Brussels, Belgium, rather than in the occupied territories. This subtle detail served as a symbol of resistance and hope for the Belgian people during a difficult time in their history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 42000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 28000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 24190000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 15930000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 36000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc - Léopold III (BELGIE-BELGIQUE) 1942-1947 coin.
