20 Centimes - Léopold II 1909 front 20 Centimes - Léopold II 1909 back
20 Centimes - Léopold II 1909 photo
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20 Centimes - Léopold II

1909 year
Copper-nickel 6 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgian Congo › Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
King
Leopold II (1885-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1909
Value
20 Centimes (0.20)
Currency
Franc (1887-1960)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#31861
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Radiant star and 3 small stars on each sideAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*** 20 C. ***
1909

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 20 Centimes coin from Belgian Congo featuring Léopold II, minted in 1909, has an interesting fact associated with it. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was actually minted in a very limited quantity, with only 10,000 coins produced. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists, particularly those interested in African coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1909  300000 - - - - - -

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