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20 Centimes - Léopold I
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1861 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.87 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
An heraldic lion rampant to the left in circle is surrounded with the the motto. Value below between two 5-pointed stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
★ 20 Cs. ★
Unabridged legend: 20 Centimes
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Security edge
Comment
The mintage of the 1860 coins is included with the 1861 coins.In 1902 a big portion of the coins (240,000) were taken out of circulation.
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of King Léopold I, who was the first king of Belgium and ruled from 1831 until his death in 1865. The coin was minted during his reign, and its design was inspired by the French coinage system, which had a similar 20 centime coin. The coin's obverse features the king's portrait, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Belgium and the denomination. I hope you find this fact interesting!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1861 | 1803670 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimes - Léopold I 1860-1861 coin.
