© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
10 Centimes - Léopold II
| Copper-nickel | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo › Congo Free State (1885-1908) |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1885-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1906-1908 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Radiant star and 3 small stars on each side
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*** 10 Ces ***
1906
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes coin from the Belgian Congo, featuring Léopold II, has an interesting fact associated with it. The coin was minted during a time when the Congo Free State was under the rule of King Léopold II, who was also the owner of the Congo Free State. This means that the coin was essentially minted by the king himself, making it a unique example of a coin that was both minted and owned by a single individual.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes - Léopold II 1906-1908 coin.
