20 Centimes - Léopold II 1906-1908 front 20 Centimes - Léopold II 1906-1908 back
20 Centimes - Léopold II 1906-1908 photo
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20 Centimes - Léopold II

 
Copper-nickel 6 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgian Congo › Congo Free State (1885-1908)
King
Leopold II (1885-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1906-1908
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
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#8019
Rarity index
44%

Reverse

Shining star

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*** 20 Ces ***
1908

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Centimes - Léopold II 1906-1908 coin from Belgian Congo › Congo Free State (1885-1908) is that it was minted during the reign of King Léopold II, who was responsible for the exploitation and brutal treatment of the Congolese people during the Congo Free State era. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the value and country name on the other. Despite its historical significance, the coin is not particularly rare or valuable, and it can be found in circulation among collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1906  100000 - - - - - -
1908  400000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimes - Léopold II 1906-1908 coin.