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2 Belga / 10 Francs French text; Centennial of Belgium's Independence
1930 year| Nickel | 17.5 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1930 |
| Value | 10 Francs = 2 Belga (10 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 September 1935 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Value in centre flanked by two stalks of laurel. Legend above in French, designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROYAUME
DE
BELGIQUE
10
FRANCS
ou
DEUX BELGAS
Bonnetain
Translation:
Kingdom of Belgium
Or Two Belga
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge
Plain with incused lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: * BELGIQUE - BELGIË *
Translation: Belgium
Comment
Position A: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the reverse side (with face value) faces up.Position B: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the obverse side (with heads) faces up.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1930 to commemorate the centennial of Belgium's independence, which was achieved in 1830.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2699000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Belga / 10 Francs (French text; Centennial of Belgium's Independence) 1930 coin.
