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10 Centimes - Léopold II
| Copper | 20.1 g | 35.2 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo › Congo Free State (1885-1908) |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1885-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1894 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20.1 g |
| Diameter | 35.2 mm |
| Thickness | 3.12 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Shining star
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*** 10 Ces ***
L 1888 W
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Comment
At the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, representatives of 14 European countries and the United States recognized Leopold's sovereignty over the independent state of Congo, which he exercised until 1908.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Centimes coin from the Belgian Congo is that it was minted during the reign of King Léopold II, who was responsible for the exploitation and brutal treatment of the Congolese people during the Congo Free State era. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the value and country name on the other. Despite its face value of just 10 centimes, the coin is now a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1889 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1887-1894 coin.
