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25 Centimes - Léopold III BELGIE-BELGIQUE
1938 year| Nickel brass (64% Copper, 20% Zinc, 16% Nickel) | 6.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (64% Copper, 20% Zinc, 16% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole (Center hole 3.5 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 1968 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Coats of arms of Brussels (left), Mons (middle) and Bruges (right) surrounded by bilingual legends. Value and designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIE-BELGIQUE
25 c
O. JESPERS
Unabridged legend: Centiemen / Centimes
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Oscar Jespers
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of King Léopold III, who reigned from 1934 until his death in 1983. However, the coin was minted in 1938, during the time when Belgium was under German occupation during World War II. Despite this, the coin still bears the name "BELGIE-BELGIQUE" (Dutch-French) on its reverse side, indicating the country's official bilingualism. This fact highlights the complex history of Belgium during this period and the coin's significance as a symbol of national identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 14932000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes - Léopold III (BELGIE-BELGIQUE) 1938 coin.
