10 Centimes - Albert I 1910-1928 front 10 Centimes - Albert I 1910-1928 back
10 Centimes - Albert I 1910-1928 photo
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10 Centimes - Albert I

 
Copper-nickel 4.0 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgian Congo › Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
King
Albert I (1909-1934)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1910-1928
Value
10 Centimes (0.10)
Currency
Franc (1887-1960)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.50 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3167
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Shining star and 3 small stars on each side. Denomination 10 C. where "C." is abbreviation for "Centimes" at the top.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*** 10 C. ***
1927

Translation:
10 C.
1927

Edge

Plain

Comment

Difference between coins struck in Brussels and Birmingham (Heaton Mint). Left and upper pictures are from Birmingham: