5 Centimes - Albert I (French text) 1910-1932 front 5 Centimes - Albert I (French text) 1910-1932 back
5 Centimes - Albert I (French text) 1910-1932 photo
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5 Centimes - Albert I French text

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 2.5 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Albert I (1909-1934)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1910-1932
Value
5 Centimes (0.05&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1.21 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole (Center hole 3.5 mm)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
29 December 1955
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#290
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

The center hole is flanked by an olive sprig and value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
CES
A. MICHAUX

Unabridged legend: Centimes

Engraver: Alphonse Michaux

Edge

Plain

Comment

How the overdate (overstrike) can look 1926/25