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20 Centimes - Albert I
| Copper-nickel | 5.92 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo › Belgian Congo (1908-1960) |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1910-1911 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20) |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.92 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.74 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Shining star and 3 small stars on each side
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*** 20 C. ***
1911
Edge
Plain
Comment
central flanges on both sides face and warn
Interesting fact
The 20 Centimes coin from the Belgian Congo, minted between 1910 and 1911, features an image of King Albert I on one side and the coat of arms of Belgium on the other. It was made of copper-nickel and weighs 5.92 grams. Interestingly, this coin was used in circulation during a time when the Belgian Congo was a private colony owned by King Leopold II, who used forced labor and other exploitative practices to extract resources, particularly rubber, from the region. The coin's design and production were likely overseen by the Belgian government, which took over the colony in 1908 and continued to use the coin until 1960, when the Congo gained its independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 | 1250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimes - Albert I 1910-1911 coin.
