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10 Centimes - Léopold III BELGIQUE-BELGIE
| Nickel brass (Cu (.640), Zn (.200), Ni (.160)) | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1939 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (Cu (.640), Zn (.200), Ni (.160)) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole (Center hole 3 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1957 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Coats of arms of Antwerp (left), Namur (middle) and Hasselt (right) surrounded by bilingual (French left, Dutch right) legends. Value and designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIQUE-BELGIE
10c
O.JESPERS
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Oscar Jespers
Edge
Plain
Comment
This composition is also referred to as maillechort (English: Melchior).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Centimes - Léopold III (BELGIQUE-BELGIE) 1938-1939 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the country's history. The coin was issued during the reign of King Léopold III, who ruled Belgium from 1934 until his death in 1983. However, during World War II, Belgium was occupied by Nazi Germany, and the coin was minted during this period of occupation. Despite the challenges and difficulties of this time, the coin remains a symbol of Belgium's resilience and determination to maintain its independence and cultural identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes - Léopold III (BELGIQUE-BELGIE) 1938-1939 coin.
