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20 Francs - Albert II French text
| Nickel brass | 8.5 g | 25.65 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert II (1993-2013) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1994-2001 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.65 mm |
| Thickness | 2.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Central vertical line divide year on top, value at centre and legend in French at bottom. Mint and privy mark at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1996
20
FRANCS
BELGIQUE
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Lejon Tits
Edge
Geometrical pattern
Comment
ObverseDie I - script of legend thicker, as the result letters next to vertical line are closer to it.
Die II - script of legend thinner, as the result letters next to vertical line are further from it.
Reverse
Die A - script of legend thicker, as the result "20" of face value far from the rim. Mint mark and privy mark are higher.
Die B - script of legend thinner, as the result "20" of face value closer to the rim. Mint mark and privy mark are lower.
Pictures: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev
