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25 Centimes - Léopold III BELGIQUE-BELGIE
| Zinc | 6.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1946 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 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#5330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Coats of arms of Brussels (left), Mons (middle) and Bruges (right) surrounded by bilingual (French and Dutch) legends. Value and designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIQUE-BELGIE
25 C
O.JESPERS
Unabridged legend: 25 Centiemen / Centimes
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Oscar Jespers
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 1941 and 1947 coins are not mentioned by Morin, just by Krause; these coins appears to have been minted but never left the vault of the National Bank of Belgium and were melted.Note: German Occupation WWII
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes coin from Belgium, featuring Léopold III, was minted during a unique period in the country's history. The coin was minted between 1942 and 1946, during the German occupation of Belgium during World War II. The coin's design, featuring the image of Léopold III, was actually introduced in 1938, before the war began, but it continued to be minted during the occupation. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Belgium during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 14400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 21600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 21428000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (BELGIQUE-BELGIE) 1942-1946 coin.
