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2 Francs
1943 year| Brass (65% Copper, 35% Zinc) | 6.0 g | 29.1 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo › Belgian Congo (1908-1960) |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Brass (65% Copper, 35% Zinc) |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 29.1 mm |
| Shape | Hexagonal (6-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
African elephant walking left and the date below
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1943
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type contains a mistake in the legend with "Belgish" instead of "Belgisch" and was rapidly replaced by a round type struck in Pretoria, South Africa.Diameter varies between 24.8 mm and 29.1 mm.
Interesting fact
The 2 Francs 1943 coin from Belgian Congo features a unique design, with a portrait of King Leopold III on one side and a depiction of a Congolese man and woman on the other side, surrounded by the words "BELGIAN CONGO" and "DEUX FRANCS". This coin was minted during the colonial era, when Belgium ruled over the Congo, and it is a rare and valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 25000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs 1943 coin.
