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20 Francs - Baudouin I French text
| Nickel brass (92% copper, 6% nickel, 2% aluminium) | 8.5 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 | 8.5 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#760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Olive branch and value. Legend in French above, year below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIQVE
20F
1991
Unabridged legend: 20 Francs
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Harry Elstrøm
Edge
Geometrical pattern (varieties in shape)
◄ ► with horizontal brackets above and below.
Note: varieties on the edges exist. Different brackets alignment.
Comment
Varieties for rim sizes were reported, and coins from 1980 are supposed a narrower rim compared to next years, which have a broader rim.3 sizes of rim strikes occur for 1980: narrow, medium, and wide.
