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20 Centimes French text
| Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Tin, 2% Zinc) | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Baudouin I (1951-1993) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1963 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Tin, 2% Zinc) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1970 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Crowned face value dividing date. Legend above in French.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIQUE
1953
20
CENTIMES
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Plain
Comment
NOTE: different types of size in designType A: smaller letters and crown, 'CENTIMES' far from rim
Type B: very large letters and crown, 'CENTIMES' touching rim
Interesting fact
The 20 Centimes coin from Belgium was designed by the artist, Paul Du Bois, and it features a portrait of King Baudouin, who reigned from 1951 to 1993. The coin was minted from 1953 to 1963, and it was made of bronze, which is an alloy of 95% copper, 3% tin, and 2% zinc. The coin weighs 2 grams and has a diameter of 25 millimeters.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 14150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 13300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 8700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 19670000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 410000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 2550000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimes (French text) 1953-1963 coin.
