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1 Franc - Léopold III BELGIQUE-BELGIE
| Zinc | 4.25 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1941-1947 |
| 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#754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Crowned monogram of King Leopold III dividing value. Date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F
1941
Unabridged legend: Frank / Franc
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Of the 1947 coin 3,175,000 pieces were struck according to Krause (2016). Morin (2012) mentions this coin as well (without mintage) and Aernout (2019) refers to this coin as a trial strike (without mintage).Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of King Léopold III, who ruled Belgium during a particularly tumultuous period in the country's history. He was king during World War II, and his reign was marked by controversy and political turmoil, including allegations of collaboration with the Nazi regime. Despite this, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Belgium's rich history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 16000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 25000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 28000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 3175000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (BELGIQUE-BELGIE) 1941-1947 coin.
