20 Francs - Léopold III


Silver (.680) (32% copper)	11 g	28.15 mm

Description

Issuer	Belgium
King	Leopold III (1934-1951)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1934-1935
Value	20 Francs (20&nbspBEF)
Currency	Franc (1832-2001)
Composition	Silver (.680) (32% copper)
Weight	11 g
Diameter	28.15 mm
Thickness	2.3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	20 June 1947
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#2138
Rarity index	10%

Reverse

Crown dividing value. Bilingual text surrounding. Bouquet of wheat ear and oak leaves below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
♦ ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE ♦
20 FR
♦ KONINKRIJK BELGIË ♦

Unabridged legend: 20 Frank / Francs

Translation: Kingdom of Belgium

Engraver: Marcel Rau

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 - Léopold III 1934-1935 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. King Léopold III, who ruled Belgium from 1934 until his death in 1983, was controversially known for his authoritarian tendencies and his support for the Nazi regime during World War II. The coin's mintage period, 1934-1935, coincides with the early years of Léopold's reign, a time when his political views were already causing concern among the Belgian people. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item due to its silver content and historical significance.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1934	1250000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1935	10760475	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs - Léopold III 1934-1935 coin.