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20 Francs Dutch text
| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Baudouin I (1951-1993) Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1949-1955 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 22 February 1974 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Lion facing left with Belgian constitution. Legend in Dutch at left, value below. Designer initial at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIE
20
F
Unabridged legend: Frank
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs (Dutch text) 1949-1955 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country's currency. In 1949, the Belgian franc was introduced as a new currency, replacing the Belgian pound, and this coin was one of the first to be minted in the new currency. Additionally, the coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 5545000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1951 | 7885000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | 3952000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 5322000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 2760000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Dutch text) 1949-1955 coin.
