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20 Francs - Albert I French text
| Silver (.680) (32% copper) | 11 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1933-1934 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.680) (32% copper) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 June 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
The Belgian coat of arms dividing the value and year, with designer's initials below. In the coat of arms the collar of Order of Leopold has face-to-face monograms "LR" ("Leopoldus Rex" for King Leopold I).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 FR.
LR LR LR LR
G.D
1934
Unabridged legend: 20 Francs
Engraver: Godefroid Devreese
Edge
Plain with incused lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: BELGIQUE = BELGIE =
Translation: Belgium
Comment
Position A: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the reverse side (with face value) faces up.Position B: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the obverse side (with head) faces up.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs - Albert I (French text) 1933-1934 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of King Albert I, who ruled Belgium from 1909 until his death in 1934. During this time, Europe was facing the challenges of the Great Depression, and many countries, including Belgium, were experiencing economic instability and political upheaval. Despite these challenges, the 20 Francs coin remained a popular and widely used denomination in Belgium, and it continues to be a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 12300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs - Albert I (French text) 1933-1934 coin.
