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20 Francs - Baudouin I Dutch text
| Nickel brass (92% copper, 6% nickel, 2% aluminium) | 8.56 g | 25.65 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Baudouin I (1951-1993) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1980-1993 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (92% copper, 6% nickel, 2% aluminium) |
| Weight | 8.56 g |
| Diameter | 25.65 mm |
| Thickness | 2.27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Olive branch and value. Legend in Dutch above, year below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIË
20F
1991
Unabridged legend: 20 Frank
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Harry Elstrøm
Edge
Geometrical pattern (varieties in shape)
◄ ► with horizontal brackets above and below.
1980 - large design;
1981, 1982 - compact design.
Comment
Privy mark:- Blackbird: Robert Vogeleer, 1963-1987
- Scales: Romain Coenen, 1987-2009
Variety for rim sizes reported. 1980 supposed to have a more narrow, following years to have a broader rim.
Year and edges on the 1980 coin
